Brandon Vazquez got here off the bench to attain a late purpose because the United States drew 1-1 with Jamaica to start Group A play within the Gold Cup at Soldier Subject on Saturday night time.
Interim coach B.J. Callaghan was nonetheless on the sidelines for the U.S. after teaching the workforce to the Nations League title, however he was overseeing a really completely different aspect towards Jamaica, one which was comprised largely of MLS gamers and with out most of the European stars that beat Canada final Sunday.
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A way more first-choice XI for Jamaica, which featured Premier League gamers Michail Antonio, Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Leon Bailey, took the lead within the thirteenth minute when Damian Lowe despatched a diving header from Demarai Grey's free kick previous Matt Turner within the U.S. purpose.
A sloppy foul by Aidan Morris on Kevon Lambert gave Jamaica a penalty and an opportunity to double its lead, however Turner got here up big and saved Bailey's spot kick, with the Aston Villa ahead additionally shanking his close-range try from the rebound vast of the far submit.
Jesus Ferreira arrange the most effective probability of the primary half for the U.S., however Andre Blake made a stellar save on Jordan Morris' shot from shut vary to maintain Jamaica within the lead on the break.
A pair of substitutes practically had the U.S. again on degree phrases simply after the seventieth minute, however Blake as soon as once more got here up massive to save lots of Cristian Roldan's first-time shot after Cade Cowell had performed the ball into him from the byline.
With time operating out, one other substitute Vazquez smashed residence a volley from the highest of the six-yard field after a cross from Ferreira was dealt with poorly by the Jamaica protection and it fell completely for the prolific FC Cincinnati striker.
The U.S. and Jamaica each have group video games left towards St. Kitts and Trinidad and Tobago to find out which two groups will advance to the knockout stage.
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