LONDON (SE) - Mexico will be looking to seal the top spot in Group B when it meets Switzerland at the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday night.
The Central Americans came back from a goalless draw with South Korea in their opening match to beat Gabon 2-0 on Sunday, inspired by two goals from second-half substitute Giovani dos Santos.
"It is such a good feeling to be able to help the team today," the Tottenham midfielder said. "I think I showed what I'm capable of, and this is certainly the best way to go about getting a place in the starting XI.
"This win gives us so much confidence. It was incredibly important but now that we're on a roll, I think that we can definitely go on to win a medal."
Manager Luis Fernando Tena knows he is fortunate to have such quality on the bench.
"Having dos Santos on the bench is such a luxury," he said, "and he showed that has really improved in footballing terms. He's fitted in nicely and has always played well whenever he's come on. If he carries on like this, he'll get his opportunity. He needs to get into a rhythm if he's to keep on improving.
"We are now psychologically strong. We know we are almost there but we need to beat Switzerland in the next game to make it to the next round so we need to push hard the whole game."
Mexico knows a win in Cardiff would all but guarantee the top spot in the group, and any positive result would seal a top-two finish and a place in the quarterfinals. Switzerland needs to win by at least two goals to ensure a spot in the next round.
Switzerland went into the Games with a strong reputation, having reached the final of the under-21 European Championships in 2011, but has disappointed with just a point in two matches.
It's been an off-field issue that dominated the Swiss headlines this week, however. Defender Michel Morganella was sent home from the tournament as a result of racially offensive remarks made on Twitter toward South Korean fans after Sunday's 2-1 loss.
"We would like to apologize, especially to the South Korea National Olympic Committee and the South Korea Football Association, for the behavior of the player," Swiss team chief Gian Gilli said after the decision."We hope that he will draw the necessary lessons for his still young football career."
The player was quick to admit his mistake.
"I made a huge mistake after the disappointing result," Morganella said in a prepared statement. "I wish to apologize to the people in South Korea and their team, but also to the Swiss delegation and Swiss football in general. I obviously accept the consequences for my actions."
