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Mexico coach Herrera full of pride after stunning victory over Croatia

Mexico coach Miguel Herrera will let his players party tonight after their stunning 3-1 World Cup win over Croatia.

The result clinches progress to the knockout phase.

Goals from captain Rafael Marquez, Andres Guardado and Javier Hernandez ensured Ivan Perisic's well-taken consolation three minutes from time came too late to save the Europeans, who had Ante Rebic sent off even later.

"We overcame the first hurdle. We're happy," Herrera told his post-match press conference.

"That is one of the happiest days of my life. It was a hard fight, but my team pulled through. We felt as if we were playing at home in Mexico.

"We're going to celebrate tonight but tomorrow we have to start thinking of our match with the Netherlands."

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