Jamaica 3-2 Mexico: Márquez's men have it all to do after first-leg upset

Mexico have it all to do after suffering an upset 3-2 defeat to Jamaica in the first leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday.

Jamaica found themselves 3-0 up thanks to an own goal from Jesús Gallardo, Renaldo Cephas' strike, and a penalty from Richard King.

Rafael Márquez's side at least reduced the deficit through Gilberto Mora and Julián Quiñones' penalty, but they must now do a rescue job in Monterrey on Tuesday.

Mexico fell behind shortly before the half-hour mark when Gallardo diverted Ronaldo Webster's corner into his own goal.

Cephas doubled the lead a minute into the second half when he cut in from the left flank and found the far corner with a right-footed effort.

King kept his cool from the penalty spot just after the hour after Gallardo was penalised for fouling Kaheim Dixon following a VAR review.

Up against it, Mexico at least showed some late resolve, starting when teenager Mora scored with a low shot from outside the area.

Santiago Sandoval was then brought down inside the penalty area, with Quiñones netting from 12 yards to give Mexico a fighting chance on home soil.

Márquez's troubles continue for Mexico

Former Mexico international Márquez was promoted to the top job from the assistant role after Javier Aguirre left his post following the last-16 defeat to England at the World Cup.

Mexico are winless in five games since Márquez was appointed, and they badly need to find some form to book a likely semi-final with the United States, who comfortably lead Haiti 6-0 in their quarter-final tie.

Márquez can at least take comfort from the fact his side had the better xG (2.05 to 1.08) and more shots on target (seven to three). If they can replicate that in the second leg, Mexico will fancy their chances of turning things around.

Mora and Quiñones each had four shots in total, and two on target apiece, and could be crucial in helping Mexico turn this around.

This was the first time Jamaica had scored three goals against Mexico in their history.

Goalkeeper Jahmali Waite was crucial for Jamaica, making five saves in total to frustrate the visitors.