Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez and Oribe Peralta each scored goals to help Mexico defeat Jamaica 2-0 Thursday at the Rose Bowl.
The win helped Mexico clinch a spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa America Centenario.
Hernandez gave Mexico a 1-0 lead in the first half, scoring on a header from a cross from Jesus Corona. Peralta added the second goal late in the second half to secure the win.
But Mexico’s real hero was goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who consistently stop point-blank shots from Jamaica defenders.
Both teams played aggressively throughout the game. But Mexico was the team that put away its chances. Mexico next plays Venezuela in Group C, which defeated Uruguay earlier in the day.
(FERMIN LEAL, FUTBOL DAILY) Javier Hernandez celebrates after scoring Mexico's first goal against Jamaica Thursday at the Rose Bowl.
(FERMIN LEAL, FUTBOL DAILY) Mexico's Hector Herrera speeds past a Jamaica defender during the first half of Thursday's game.
(FERMIN LEAL, FUTBOL DAILY) Mexico's Hector Herrera center the ball on goal during the first half of Thursday's game.
(FERMIN LEAL, FUTBOL DAILY) Mexico's starting 11 was missing Andres Guardado, who was suspended after receiving two yellow cards in the previous game.
(FERMIN LEAL, FUTBOL DAILY) Mexico's Jesus "Tecatito" Corona dribbles against two Jamaica defenders during the first half of Thursday's game.
(FERMIN LEAL, FUTBOL DAILY) Mexico's Jesus "Tecatito" Corona receives a long pass from a teammate before he drives to the goal during the first half of Thursday's game.
(FERMIN LEAL, FUTBOL DAILY) Mexico's Oribe Peralta shots on goal, scoring Mexico's second goal against Jamaica during Tuesday's game.
(FERMIN LEAL, FUTBOL DAILY) Mexico's Hector Herrera dribbles the ball across the field l during the first half of Thursday's game.
(FERMIN LEAL, FUTBOL DAILY) Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez heads in a cross to score Mexico's first goal in the first half against Jamaica.
(FERMIN LEAL, FUTBOL DAILY) Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scored Mexico's first goal on Thursday.
