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13/JUL/2005 -Mexico dominated early and Hector Altamirano came very close to
putting the team ahead after a narrow miss in the 5th minute.
With a cohesive plan of attack, Mexico advanced with ease and Medina connected
in the 19th minute thanks to an excellent pass from Ernesto Perez.
Although Jamaica looked in danger of being routed, Mexico eased off its offensive
press, allowing their rivals to counter attack and set up some scoring chances.
Jamaica's best chance during the first half came thanks to Damani Ralph, but
he was unable to put the ball past Mexico's defense.
In the second half, Mexico lost some of its composure, and although coach Ricardo
Lavolpe made three substitutions, the team was unable to create any meaningful
scoring opportunities.
Jamaica midfield Omar Daley received his second yellow card in the 71st minute,
leaving the squad with only 10 players.
Mexico will face Colombia in the quarterfinals, while Jamaica will also advance.
Miller Lite Man of the Match: Alberto Medina (Mexico) .
Lineups:
1. Mexico: Moises Muñoz, Hector Altamirano, Francisco Rodriguez, Ricardo
Osorio, Carlos Salcido, Gonzalo Pineda, Luis E. Perez (Omar Bravo, 81st minute),
Antonio Naelson "Zinha" (Rafael Marquez Lugo, 69th minute), Gerardo
Galindo, Alberto Medina (Israel Lopez, 58th minute) and Jared Borgetti. Coach:
Ricardo Lavolpe.
0. Jamaica: Shawn Sawyers, Claudio Davis, Jermaine Taylor, Damion Stewart,
Teofore Bennett (Jermaine Johnson, 59th minute), Garfield Reid, Omar Daley,
Khari Stephenson, Jermaine Hue, Damani Ralph (Ricardo Fuller, 59th minute) and
Andrew Williams. Coach: Wendell Downswell.
Gol: 1-0, Alberto Medina in the 19th minute.
Jamaica's Jermaine Taylor was issued yellow cards in the 66th and 71st minutes,
while Mexico's Jared Borgetti was yellow carded in the 63rd minute.
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