New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence started and played the full 90 minutes in Jamaica’s Gold Cup Quarterfinals win against Canada, 2-1.
Jamaica pulled ahead early in the 6th minute when Shaun Francis buried a cross from Darren Mattocks.
The Reggae Boyz doubled the lead in the 50th minute, thanks to Romario Williams’ lovely curled effort.
Canada answered back when Junior Hoilett pulled back a goal in the 61st minute.
The Canadians pushed hard for an equalizer, but Lawrence and the Jamaican defense held strong to close out the match and advance to the semifinals.