The Concacaf Gold Cup matches for Group C kicked off at Exploria Stadium in front of 6,403 fans tonight as four countries began their run toward qualification for the knockout stage. The early match pitted Jamaica against first-time Gold Cup participant Suriname, with Costa Rica squaring off against Guadeloupe in the nightcap.
By the end of the night, the favorites had left their mark on Group C, with Jamaica and Costa Rica taking care of business against the Concacaf Nations League C Group D winners and the Concacaf Nations League B Group D winners, respectively.
Jamaica 2, Suriname 0
The Jamaicans wasted no time in getting on the board, scoring on the first shot attempt of the match by either side.