El Tri got a breakout, but not at a position of need, while captain Reyes showed his versatility. Goal reviews Wednesday's Confederations Cup game
Mexico labored for a victory against New Zealand but eventually got the result.
Now, just a draw against host Russia will see El Tri into the semifinals of the Confederations Cup. Before we take a look at that deciding match, let's look back at five thoughts from Wednesday's 2-1 win over the All Whites:
Aquino one of few bright spots
Of the eight changes Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio made from Mexico's tournament-opening draw against Portugal, there was no doubt the player who performed best was Javier Aquino.