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Jamaica kicks off Gold Cup action at Exploria Stadium with explosive win

Jamaica rumbled out to a dominant display in the opening match of the Concacaf Gold Cup at Exploria Stadium on Monday, taking down Suriname in a 2-0 result.

Although Suriname out-possessed (holding 52% of possession) and out-shot (taking 10 shots to 7), Jamaica, the flow of the game remained firmly in the favor of the Reggae Boyz from the opening minutes of action.

Shamar Nicholson opened scoring for Jamaica in the sixth minute, collecting the ball after Leon Bailey danced with it through the Suriname box and burying the ensuing shot.

Jamaica National Team center-forward Shamar Nicholson (11) attempts to regain control of the ball from Suriname National Teamu2019s Dion Malone (4), defensive midfield, for match day one of three at the COCNCACAF Gold Cup at Exploria Stadium in Orlando Fla. on Monday, July 12, 2021.
Jamaica National Team center-forward Shamar Nicholson (11) attempts to regain control of the ball from Suriname National Team’s Dion Malone (4), defensive midfield, for match day one of three at the COCNCACAF Gold Cup at Exploria Stadium in Orlando Fla.