USA vs. Jamaica: Score, Stats & Highlights - Heavy.com
Final Jamaica 2-0 — 2. United States 0-1 — 1. It might be the most impressive victory in Jamaican national soccer team history. Despite a second half rally, including a goal by captain Michael Bradley, the USMNT could not overcome a two-goal deficit, falling in the Gold Cup semifnials to the underdog Jamaican squad. It is the first time in the last five Gold Cup tournaments that the United States did not make the finals. Giles Barnes made the United States pay for the mistake, converting perfectly on the free kick to double up his team’s lead in the 36th minute. Analysts and broadcasters questioned the call to draw the free kick, claiming that the play was regularly overlooked during international competition and citing how difficult it is to see the ball clear the line in real-time. Michael Bradley Scored a Much-Need U. S. Goal in the 47th Minute This might be why Michael Bradley is the captain of the USMNT. The long-time United States midfielder got his team on the board when they needed it the most, connecting on a miscue directly in front of the net to put the ball in the back of the goal. Of course, Clint Dempsey, who has been phenomenal for the U. S. throughout the Gold Cup, got the play started, kicking straight towards the Jamaica goal and allowing Bradley to cut back. Source: heavy.com
