Mexico Advances to Gold Cup Final with Win over Jamaica
Mexico defeated Jamaica 3-0 in the Gold Cup semifinal on Wednesday to advance to the final. The match was scoreless until the second minute, when Henry Martin scored for Mexico. Luis Chávez and Roberto Alvarado added goals in the second half to seal the victory.
Mexico struck early and often in a 3-0 win over Jamaica in the Gold Cup semifinal on Wednesday, setting up a final against Panama on Sunday.
Henry Martin opened the scoring in the second minute, Luis Chávez added a goal in the 30th minute, and Roberto Alvarado capped the scoring in stoppage time.
Mexico controlled possession for much of the match, but Jamaica had its chances. The Reggae Boyz outshot Mexico 14-11, but they were unable to find the back of the net.
Guillermo Ochoa made two saves for Mexico, including a big stop in the 70th minute to deny Shamar Nicholson.
The win gives Mexico its 15th Gold Cup semifinal appearance and its ninth trip to the final. Mexico is seeking its fifth Gold Cup title, which would tie the United States for the most in tournament history.
You must know:
- Mexico is the defending Gold Cup champion.
- The Gold Cup final will be played on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- The match will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1 and Univision.
