Mexico vs Jamaica HIGHLIGHTS, Copa America 2024: MEX 1-0 JAM; Arteaga stunner, Antonio’s goal disallowed by VAR

Gonzalez makes a smart save to deny Jamaica from a deflected shot which looked destined for the bottom left corner. The ball goes out for a corner. Time is almost up and Jamaican players know it. The referee blows the final whistle and that is it. FULL TIME!!!

MEX 1-0 JAM

Only three minutes added on after the end of regulation time. 

Mexico is managing the game and is holding the ball. Jamaica is in a hurry, it knows tht time is runni9ng out. 

Jamaica gets a free-kick in a dangerous position, it needs to take advantage of it. Shamar Nicholson earns the free-kick with his trickery and the hits it over. Disappointing staff from the midfielder. 

Sanchez’s audacious strike goes wide. The Mexican takes a powerful shot from 40 yards out but fails to hit the target. 

A moment of individual magic has given Mexico the advantage against the run of the play. Jamaica has been the better side of the second half but it has failed to take its chances. 

Gerardo Arteaga scores a stunner to give Mexico the lead. This comes on the back of substitutions from both side. What a hit by the defender, only his second for the national side. Arteaga unleashes a left-footed rocket from the edge of the box which nestled into the back of the net. 

Gimenez is denied by Jamaican custodian Waite. The Mexican striker takes the ball near the halfway line and dances his way to the box and then takes a shot from an acute angle, which Waite punches out. Quinones gets into a good position but is unable to take advantage, Mexico gets a corner. 

After the early let-off in the second essay, Mexico has reorganised its defence and it now trying to mount attacks. The game has well and truly opened up in the last couple of minutes. 

Jamaica gets an early chance as Greg Leigh tested the Mexican goalkeeper. The Reggae Boyz keeps the pressure and earns the first corner of the second half. Jamaica has started the half well and Antonio scores with a diving header. What a ball by Dexter Lembikisa from his weaker left-foot. However, the VAR has disallowed the goal, as the West Ham striker is deemed off-side. 

Mexican team comes out for the second half late. Jamaica waited for over 4 minutes on the pitch for their opponents to come back for the second half. The same thing happened during the Argentina vs Canada match when the defending champions were late. 

Romo’s right footed shot from outside the box goes tantalisingly wide. It was a brilliant pass from Chavez which enabled Romo to have a crack at the goal. Mexico started the half well but has fizzled out in the last 20 odd minutes. On the other hand, Jamaica is sitting deep and allowing Mexico to have a go at them. 

Six minutes added on after the end of regulation time in the first half. 

Montes unleashes a shot from 35 yards out, it flies over the bar. Mexico’s rhythm looks missing, especially after Alvarez’s exit. 

Antonio’s cross is punched out by Gonzalez, it was a good move by Jamaica. 

Attempt blocked. Michail Antonio right footed shot from outside the box is blocked by Montes. Now, Mexico gets a free-kick in a promising position, however, Chavez’s shot is blocked by the Jamaican defensive wall. 

Mexico skipper Edson Alvarez is injured. The referee stops the play and the medical staff rushes in. The West Ham player is holding his hamstring, it seems like he’ll not be able to continue. L. Romo comes in to replace Alvarez. 

After a shaky start, Jamaica is growing into the game. Antonio and Gray are combining well. The match is starting to open up for both teams. 

Jamaica gets a free-kick in a dangerous position after spending a considerable time defending. Mexico is threatening to take the lead, while the Reggae Boyz are looking to hit on the counter with quick turnovers. Antonio wins another free-kick. 

Both teams are struggling to keep hold of the ball and loosing procession. Mexico’s attack earns it a corner. Alvarez attacks the set-piece with intent and gets another corner. Gimenez’s header from the resulting set-piece just goes wide, 

Mexico’s Santiago Gimenez wins a free kick in the attacking half. Jamaica wins the first corner of the match, however, De Cordova-Reid’s a Olympic goal attempt goes over and out. 

First shot on target of the match comes from Mexico. Already El Tri has conjured up three-four crosses into the Jamaican box. After an initial scare, Reggae Boyz also goes on offence. Antonio gets to a promising position but fails to make a decent contact. 

The second match of Copa America 2024 Group B begins at NRG Stadium in Huston. The 3rd best CONCACAF team takes on the the 4th best in a crucial match. Mexico takes on Jamaica. Stay tuned for LIVE updates. 

Waite (GK); Latibeaudiere, Pinnock, Bernard; Leigh, De Cordova-Reid, Palmer, Lembikisa; Gray, Nicholson; Antonio

Gonzalez (GK); Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Arteaga; Alvarez, Chavez; Antuna, Pineda, Quinones; Gimenez

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