Arlington, Texas– With a miracle goal in stoppage time, the United States beat Jamaica 3-1 in overtime in Arlington (Texas) and qualified for the final of the CONCACAF Nations League, in which it will seek its third consecutive title.
Jamaican Gregory Lee’s goal in the 31st minute was about to cause the biggest surprise at AT&T Stadium, but his compatriot Corey Burke scored the equalizer with an own goal in the 90th + 6th minute.
In overtime, Haggie Wright scored a brace in the 96th and 109th minutes to ensure the qualification of the United States, which will face the winner of Thursday’s other semifinal between Mexico and Panama for the title.
CONCACAF Nations League – Semi-Final
The United States beat Jamaica 3-1 in overtime Thursday in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals in Arlington, Texas. Below is the technical card for the game:
CONCACAF Nations League – Semi-Final
USA – Jamaica 3 – 1 (1-1 in the first 90 minutes)
Stadium: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, USA)
Referee: Sylvain Brown (Hon)
Objectives:
USA: Corey Burke (90th minute + 6th minute, own goal), Haji Wright (96th and 109th minutes).
Jamaica: Gregory Lee (1)
the ban:
USA: Joe Scully (12)
Jamaica: Dexter Lembekissa (51), Casey Palmer (53), Damion Lowe (69)
Formations:
USA: Matt Turner – Joe Scully (Gio Reyna, 46), Myles Robinson, Chris Richards, Anthony Robinson – Malik Tillman (Brenden Aaronson, 76), Yunus Musa (Tyler Adams, 63; Johnny Cardoso, 100), Weston McKennie – Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah (Haji Wright, 63 years old) and Folarin Balogun (Ricardo Pepe, 63 years old). DT: Gregg Berhalter.
Jamaica: Andre Blake – Dexter Lembekissa, Deshaun Bernard, Michael Hector, Joel Latiboudiere, Gregory Lee (Kaheim Dixon, 102) – Bobby Reid (Tyvon Gray, 90+2), Casey Palmer (Karoe Anderson, 74), Damion Lowe, Reynaldo . Cephas (Corey Burke, 73; Romario Williams, 102) – Jamaal Lowe (Daniel Johnson, 65). Coach: Heimir Hallgrimsson.
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