Mexico scraped out a 1-0 success over Jamaica in their Group B opener in the Copa América in Houston on Saturday, however their delight at making a winning start was tempered by what seemed a possibly tournament-ending injury to captain Edson Álvarez. Álvarez, who bets West Ham United in England and is one the most skilled gamers on the Mexican group, collapsed clutching his hamstring in the 30th minute and hopped off the pitch in tears. Jamaica, who are ranked 38 locations listed below Mexico, believed they had actually scored their first-ever Copa América objective when Michail Antonio headed into the net 5 minutes into the 2nd half, however the objective was eliminated for offside by the video assistant. Mexico stepped up an equipment after that scare, with Luis Chavez, Santiago Gimenez and Gerardo Arteaga all drawing great conserves from Jamaica keeper Jahmali Waite, before Arteaga lastly broke the deadlock in the 69th minute with a thunderous strike. Álvarez’s injury is a big blow for the nationwide group, coach Jaime Lozano stated. “We’re going to wait a number of days to do some screening on him and to understand well what he’s started on,” Lozano stated after the match. “He’s very essential. He’s a leader, he comprehends the video game well. He’s crucial on the pitch and in the locker space. You listen to him talk, he has a method with words and when he speaks you listen. This was a difficult blow for everybody.” Edson Álvarez of Mexico leaves the pitch after suffering a hamstring injury. Photo: Héctor Vivas/Getty Images Defender Cesar Montes informed press reporters: “It was incredibly crucial to begin on the best foot, constantly focussed, together, and [now] the only problem is that our group mate suffered an injury that we hope is not major and can return with us.”[But] these circumstances are not basic, the physician will need to assess to see if he can continue with us [for the rest of the tournament]For the group he is the leader, a really crucial piece and it will be great to understand his medical diagnosis in view of what is coming.” Mexico, who are making their 11th look in the Copa America, reached the last in 1993 and 2001. avoid previous newsletter promo after newsletter promo Both groups had reasonably unskilled goalkeepers. Julian González made his 3rd start for Mexico after experienced Guillermo Ochoa was dropped from the team and his predecessor Luis Malagon was hurt just recently. Waite got approval for Jamaica since Andre Blake, a two-time Major League Soccer Goalkeeper of the Year for the Philadelphia Union, was hurt before the competition. Waite made 8 conserves. The outcome moved Mexico level on 3 points with Venezuela, who beat Ecuador 2-1 in the other Group B clash previously in the day. Jamaica play Ecuador in Las Vegas on Wednesday, while Mexico deal with Venezuela in Inglewood, California.
Mexico sweat on Edson Álvarez injury after Copa América success over Jamaica
