Chicharito Powers Mexico Past Jamaica Into Copa America Quarterfinal The Associated Press
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Mexico's Chicharito heads in the ball for a goal against Jamaica during the first half of a 2016 Copa America Centenario Group A match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on June 9, 2016. (Michael Owen Baker/UPI)

When Javier Hernandez headed home an early goal for Mexico, he set off a seismic celebration at a Rose Bowl packed to bursting with green-clad fans.

He also sent Copa America’s other home team rolling toward the next round.

Chicharito scored on a first-half header, and Mexico survived a tense second half to advance to the Copa America quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Jamaica on Thursday night.



Substitute Oribe Peralta scored in the 81st minute and goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa made several big stops in El Tri’s 11th consecutive win in international play, including both games in this tournament.

“In general terms, we were superior in front of a great opponent,” said Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio, who is still perfect in his new job. “If that opponent gets in front of anybody, they will score. We are very satisfied.”

Mexico advanced from its group along with surprising Venezuela, which beat Uruguay earlier. Mexico and Venezuela will meet Monday in Houston to determine the higher seed in knockout play.

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