Three Mexico fans show their allegiance to their country ahead of the Group D decider against Portugal
Portugal's Maniche quickly dispels Mexico's explosive start to the game with a stunning strike in the sixth minute
Mexico almost equalise soon after as Omar Bravo's volley from Pavel Pardo's cross falls wide by the slimmest of margins
After Marquez concedes a silly penalty, Simao Sabrosa converts from the spot to extend Portugal's lead
Ricardo is all smiles after Simao's goal and Portugal are threatening to run riot with a number of close chances
But Mexico are deservedly back in it after recalled player Jose Fonseca scores with a fine header to reduce the goal deficit
It is yet another explosive start by Mexico in the 2nd half as they are awarded a penalty but Bravo's spotkick flies high
Mexico are down to ten men after Luis Perez receives a harsh yellow card for diving - his second of the match
It is not going right for La Volpe and Mexico as they spurn chance after chance of levelling the game
The group D game starts to peter out towards the end with the referee, Lubos Michel, cautioning 8 players
The final whistle comes, both teams are through but Portugal can count themselves lucky to go away with a win
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