Thursday 13 December 2012 09:18, UK
Monterrey were today plotting to make more "history" for Mexican football by stunning Chelsea in their Club World Cup semi-final.
The final saw Mexico stun Brazil, whose team included Chelsea star Oscar. Mier said: "Outside Mexico, we are able to play a very high level of football, and that's because of the confidence we gained in London. "In this tournament, the matches and opponents are very tough, but we want to fulfil our responsibilities and do our best." Vecetich added: "Mexico is growing, doing very well and getting better. "In international tournaments, in Central America, we're doing well. "The under-17s, too, and in CONCACAF, including with Monterrey. "So football in Mexico is doing well. This is a good opportunity to demonstrate that." Vecetich expressed surprise that he was pitting his wits against Rafael Benitez instead of Roberto Di Matteo after Chelsea sacked their Champions League-winning manager last month. "Yes, I was very much surprised that the coach was suddenly changed," he said. "They'd played under one coach to win the Champions League, but he's not here. That happens in football. "But coach Benitez is very well known and has much experience in international matches. "So we are aware of what kind of strategies he takes into games, and we're always keeping our eyes on the international terrain of football and are pretty confident how to deal with them."
