Jamaica and Honduras claimed important victories as the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League continued with three Group B encounters in League A on Thursday.
The Reggae Boys defeated Nicaragua 2 nil in Managua to remain in first place in the group.
The visitors took the lead in the 32’ through and own goal from Nicaragua’s Josué Quijano.
Juan Barrera came close to tying the match for Nicaragua in the 27’ with a potent left-footed shot from long distance, but his attempt was denied by Jamaica’s goalkeeper Andre Blake.
Jamaica extended its lead in the 69’ through a finish from Romario Williams from close range following a corner kick.
In the 88’, two saves in quick succession from Blake prevented Nicaragua from equalizing. Blake subsequently closed out the match with six saves to secure a second clean sheet this Nations League campaign.
With the win, the Reggae Boyz maintain the lead in first place in Group B.
Honduras had earlier opened the matchday with a valuable 3-2 win at French Guiana to climb to one of the top two spots in the group.
With the win, the Central Americans climbed up to second place in Group B.
Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago played out a hard-fought draw.
Jamaica leads the group with seven points, followed by Honduras with six and Nicaragua with four points.
The bottom half of the standings begins with Cuba on three points, Trinidad and Tobago with two, and French Guiana with one point.
Group B will resume Monday, with Jamaica facing Honduras in a battle for the top spot. Trinidad and Tobago will host Cuba, while Nicaragua will receive French Guiana.
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