On Tuesday, June 18th, Jamaica and the United States played to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The game was an exciting match, with both teams having chances to take the lead.
The United States got off to a strong start, with Weston McKennie scoring in the 25th minute. McKennie was able to get on the end of a cross from Tyler Boyd and headed the ball past Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake. The goal put the US in front and it looked like they would go on to win the match.
However, Jamaica had other ideas. In the 88th minute, substitute Ricardo Vazquez scored a dramatic equalizer for the Reggae Boyz. Vazquez was able to get on the end of a cross from Shamar Nicholson and fired a shot past US goalkeeper Zack Steffen. The goal sent the Jamaican fans into a frenzy and ensured that the match ended in a draw.
The result was an important one for both teams, as it keeps them in contention for a place in the knockout stages of the competition. Jamaica will now face El Salvador in their next match, while the US will take on Trinidad and Tobago.
Overall, it was an entertaining match between two teams who are both capable of going far in this year’s Gold Cup. The draw keeps both teams in contention and sets up an exciting tournament ahead.
