Also, after resting plenty of key players in the win over New Zealand, Mexico manager Juan Carlos Osorio is now expected to start his best options against Russian Federation.
"We are not thinking about the semi-final", Cherchesov said.
Ronaldo came close to double he and his team's tally later in the opening half when he unleashed a low driven shot at Akinfeev's near-post only for the 100 game veteran to stand tall. "But like I said - the only team not the champion of their respective continent is us".
Ronaldo was rested at times by Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane towards the end of the season and reaped the benefits as he helped his club secure both the LaLiga and Champions League titles.
Hosts Russia are in third with three points and New Zealand have none.
Both fans will be banned from attending Mexico's next match against Russian Federation on Saturday, as part of a 15-day suspension from any sporting event in the country.
Santos was told how an expectant population back in New Zealand would be keen to see how their team might tackle one of the finest players of all time.
Almost all 22 players got involved in ugly clashes after the Kiwis decided not to stop play when Mexico defender Carlos Salcedo was left injured after a clash with rival forward Chris Wood.
A clash with the tournament hosts - who need a win to go through to the semi-finals - looks tricky on paper but Osorio thinks it is the flawless game for his players to prove their mental fortitude by claiming the point they need to advance. Yes, and with a difference of more than two goals in New Zealand last lost in 2013.
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The Colombian manager is likely to make more changes for this upcoming game and may use the same lineup that was used against Portugal.
Mexico took control of the game and Oribe Peralta grabbed the victor from close range after 72 minutes when he swept home another incisive cross from man of the match Aquino.
All Whites coach Anthony Hudson believes they deserved at least a draw.
"It's great development but we want to get results here, so we're not happy at all".
"Everyone said that Mexico will score 3, 4 or even 5 goals".
Pepe added: "When we are here we want to do our best for a country that is tremendously supportive and humble".
"It is another chance for us to play top quality opposition", the 25-year-old striker said.
"We need to be positive, we need to be fearless".
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