Gold Cup Final 2015: Latest Form Guide and Reaction Before Jamaica vs. Mexico

Jamaica face Mexico this Sunday in the final of the 2015 Gold Cup, hoping to become the first Caribbean nation to claim the tournament's crown.

El Tri are considerably more experienced in this stage of the competition, however, and they are looking to extend their run as the Gold Cup's most successful team as they pursue a record 10th title.

The Reggae Boyz fought hard to defeat the United States in their semi-final, but a determined Mexico stand in the way of their maiden Gold Cup and provide one last, decisive obstacle.

We break down the form of this year's Gold Cup finalists and provide all the latest reaction in the buildup to Sunday's showdown.

Jamaica	Mexico
W 2-1 vs. United States	W 2-1 vs. Panama (AET)
W 1-0 vs. Haiti	W 1-0 vs. Costa Rica (AET)
W 1-0 vs. El Salvador	D 4-4 vs. Trinidad and Tobago
W 1-0 vs. Canada	D 0-0 vs. Guatemala
D 2-2 vs. Costa Rica	W 6-0 vs. Cuba

Controversial Character

The last three goals scored by Mexico have all come in extra time or injury time, the most recent two helping overturn Panama 2-1 in their semi-final clash on Wednesday.

Debatable refereeing decisions have followed El Tri throughout their campaign, and this was the case against Panama, with South American journalist Juan Arango confirming mistakes were made in midweek:

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Ref of #Mexico #CostaRica match admits he botched penalty call. https://t.co/aVw9pVkI7H

— Juan Arango (@JuanG_Arango) July 24, 2015"

Nevertheless, Miguel Herrera's men find themselves in the curtain-call decider as a result of some fortune, needing just one more result to go in their favour in order to claim the top prize for the third time in four tournaments.

Despite all the reason for hope, El Tri do have a cloud hovering above them after Ben Jata of American Soccer Now posted footage of Panama's players being showered with projectiles by Mexican fans:

Herrera's side have been largely sub-par at the Gold Cup, but clinching a play-off spot for the 2017 Confederations Cup would go a long way to appeasing their fans following earlier disappointments.

Having so far failed to lose a game at this year's Gold Cup, Mexico are proving that results, regardless of how they're obtained, speak loudest of all.

Reggae Boyz Rhythm

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Winfried Schafer has already made Jamaica the first Caribbean team to make a Gold Cup final, but the German won't be completely content if the journey ends there.

An underdog's tale to remember, the Reggae Boyz stunned the U.S. 2-1 on Wednesday to book their place in the final, with the BBC's John Bennett illustrating the magnitude of their achievement:

Schafer's men have now won their last four matches in succession since drawing 2-2 against Costa Rica in their tournament opener, with all those victories coming by a margin of one goal.

Jamaica look to have found a steady momentum at just the right time in their pursuit of a maiden Gold Cup, but Cristian Nyari believes Mexico will take this year's trophy:

Michael Bradley's consolation goal on Wednesday was just the third goal that Jamaica have conceded at the Gold Cup, and it's their defence in particular that must stand up to the Mexican threat.

Schafer's side proved against the United States they can keep an oppressing force at bay, but they need to find that steel once more in their bid to overcome the pre-tournament favourites.