Here are the top talking points from the Copa America 2024 Group B match between Mexico vs Jamaica being played at the NRG Stadium.
Alvarez out injured
Mexico skipper Edson Alvarez was forced out due to an injury. The West Ham player was lying down and the referee stopped the play. He was holding his hamstring and despite receiving treatment on the pitch, he was unable to continue. It was a huge blow for El Tri. Luis Romo replaced Alvarez in the 29th minute.
Mexico comes out for the second half late
Mexico comes out late for the second half. Jamaican team waited for three-four minutes before its opponents turned up on the pitch for the second half. The same thing also happened during Argentina vs Canada match when the defending champion came out quite late.
Antonio’s goal disallowed by VAR
Antonio scored with a diving header in the 50th minute froma sublime ball by Dexter Lembikisa with his weaker left-foot. However, the VAR disallowed the goal, as the West Ham striker is deemed off-side.
