Mexico defeat North Korea

37-year-old veteran striker Blanco on the mark in friendly win

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Mexico defeat North Korea

Blanco: Free-kick opener

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Mexico's preparations for South Africa 2010 continued with a 2-1 win over fellow World Cup finalists North Korea in Torreon.

Veteran striker Cauhtemoc Blanco put the Mexicans in front on 51 minutes from a free-kick before Choe Kum-chol evened up the contest six minutes later.

Javier Hernandez headed in a 68th minute winner to maintain Mexico's unbeaten start to 2010 following comfortable wins over New Zealand and Bolivia.

Mexico have been drawn in the same group as hosts South Africa this summer, along with France and Uruguay in a tough Group A.

North Korea, however, have been handed an even tougher task as they contend in Group G against five-time winners Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast.

Meanwhile, Mexico have arranged a friendly meeting with Spain on 11th August as part of the bicentennial celebrations in honour of the 200th anniversary of Mexico's independence.