Mexico beat New Zealand 5-1 to close on to World Cup Finals

Mexico took a big step towards the World Cup finals with a 5-1 win over New Zealand in the first leg of their qualifying play-off.

The Mexicans Oribe Peralta scored twice, with Paul Aguilar, Raul Jimenez and Rafael Marquez also on target for Miguel Herrera's team.

From the opposing camp, it was Chris James who grabbed a late consolation goal for the Oceania champions at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

The return leg will be held in Wellington next Wednesday.

It may be added that New Zealand qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a play-off victory against Bahrain but Ricki Herbert's team now face an uphill task to repeat that feat.

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