In extra time, the United States beat Jamaica and advance to the final of the Concacaf Nations League

This Thursday, in the semi-final of the Concacaf Nations League, the current two-time champions USA won the Jamaica 3-1. The match ended in a 1-1 draw in normal time and, in extra time, Haji Wright scored the qualifying goals. With the victory at AT&T Stadium, the team guarantees a place in the final of the competition for the third consecutive time.

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— U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team (@USMNT) March 21, 2024

Now, the United States will face, in the final, the winner of the clash between Panama and Mexico. Jamaica is waiting for the loser of this match to face them in the dispute for third place. All final matches of the competition will be played this Sunday at AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, Texas.

Jamaica opened the scoring 30 seconds into the first half. Bobby Reid invaded the area on the right and crossed for Gregory Leigh, who appeared free of marking and headed strong. Goalkeeper Turner touched the ball, but did not prevent the goal.

The United States equalized only in stoppage time of the second half. In a corner, the team took many players into the area, including goalkeeper Turner. After a tight charge, Jamaican defender Cory Burke ended up heading towards his own goal and scored an own goal. Thus, the match went into extra time.

In extra time, 6 minutes into the first half, Giovanni Reyna had the ball in midfield, advanced and played it deep to Haji Wright. The number 14, inside the area, displaced goalkeeper Blake with a left leg shot.

The third from the United States came 4 minutes into the second half, with the same duo as the last goal. This time, Giovanni Reyna regained possession in the offensive field and found Haji Wright with space between the markings. The attacker, in the area, made a mistake in controlling the ball, but managed to turn and finish in the left corner.