Why was the victory in Jamaica key for 'Tata' Martino and the Mexican national team?

The Mexican national team obtained a key victory in its visit to Jamaica, which opened up a positive outlook at the end of the January FIFA date and even allows them to fight to regain the leading position in the CONCACAF octagonal.

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Gerardo Martino's team was in danger of dropping to the playoff zone if they lost to Jamaica and Panama got a win or a draw in Costa Rica. With the comeback, the Tricolor moved away from the playoff zone, moved three points away from the Canaleros, who were defeated in Costa Rica, and put the octagonal leaders in their sights.

They can regain the CONCACAF lead

With the win in Jamaica, Mexico went from being close to the playoffs to having a chance to fight for the top spot in the zone again, as next matchday Canada and the United States face each other. A win for the Tricolor over Costa Rica at the Azteca next Sunday and a draw between the first and second place in the octagonal, depending on goal difference, could put El Tri at the top.

A tie was expected against Jamaica

Canada and the United States had barely managed a draw in their visits to Jamaica and Mexico was expected to achieve a similar result. At the start of the January FIFA matchday, Yon de Luisa asked for seven out of nine points and in one match out of three, they already have three points. They are dreaming of three wins.

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For three World Cup cycles, Mexico had not made a comeback away from home and now they have done so, on the road to Qatar 2022. This achievement served to put an end to the streak of two consecutive defeats in the qualifiers, which they had at the end of 2021, against Canada and the United States.

Tata' Martino relieves pressure

The coach had lost the guarantee of reaching the 2022 World Cup with the Mexican national team after Yon de Luisa commented that this "had to be earned on the field", although "I trust in the work of Gerardo and his coaching staff". With the victory, Mexico returns to the fight for the top positions and is on its way to the World Cup, with 'Tata's' celebration included.

Tecatito' Corona and Diego Lainez regain confidence with the Tricolor

Jesús Corona and Diego Lainez were the two players that led Mexico to the victory over Jamaica. Both players were questioned by Mexican fans due to their irregular performance, although they have regained confidence after their performance against Jamaica.