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    Soccer News: Mexico 2-1 Jamaica: El Tri takes the winner to the last breath on the way to Qatar 2022

    Mexico got the start they wanted, opening their CONCACAF World Cup qualifying campaign with a dramatic 2-1 win over Jamaica.

    Henry Martin’s 89th-minute goal made all the difference in an empty Estadio Azteca, helping El Tri avoid an embarrassing result as they try to secure a spot in Qatar 2022.

    Mexico dominated possession throughout Thursday’s game and beat Jamaica 27-5, but Reggae Boyz goalkeeper Andre Blake thwarted the hosts until Martin scored the decisive goal.

    A failed Jamaica play in the 50th minute left the ball at Alexis Vega’s feet, with more Mexico players in the offside position, he held the ball and made his way to the center of the field along the top of the backcourt area. penalty before sending a right shot behind a diving Blake.

    Shamar Nicholson equalized 15 minutes later for Jamaica, firing a shot behind Guillermo Ochoa after a bad block from Jorge Sanchez.

    Martin gave Mexico the three points at the end, picking up a pass from Luis Romo who was deflected by Cesar Montes and shooting home just inside the top of the area.

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