Confederations Cup playoff with this goal. Jamaica were caught sleeping at the start of the second half, and this goal put Mexico up, 2-0. Mexico vs. Jamaica, Gold Cup 2015: El Tri wins, earns playoff with USMNT. 9:58p
After the Gold Cup group stage, it looked like the United States would hold up their end of the bargain in setting up the marquee final, but Mexico would fail to get there. Fast forward a week and a half, and El Tri are in the final,
It's the United States vs. Jamaica in the first semifinal soccer match on Wednesday, July 22. Match time is 5 p.m. central/6 p.m. eastern. In the second semifinal match on Wednesday, it is Panama vs. Mexico in the Georgia Dome at 8 p.m. central/9 p.m
Jamaica, earning a 2-1 victory over the United States in the tournament's Semifinals stage, was the underdog of the match. Mexico, which defeated Panama 2-1 during the same stage, dominated the game and held possession for a longer span of time.
Mexico will be pleased with the first half. Jamaica came forward and defended well, but eventually El Tri broke through. Now all that stands between them and the Gold Cup – and the ticket to a playoff against the United States that comes with it – is