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Jamaica 2-1 Guadeloupe, Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Reggae Boyz Survive Early Scare To Secure Win

Jamaica survived a scare against minnows Guadeloupe in a Group C fixture of the Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 on 21 June, coming back from behind to secure a 2-1 win at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. Thierry Ambrose put Guadeloupe ahead against the run of play, finishing first time to find the far corner from close range in the 32nd minute. Jamaica equalised nine minutes later through Leon Bailey. The winger, who had chances to put the Reggae Boyz ahead before, produced a good finish from outside the box to level the scores. Jon Russell scored from close range in the final seconds of first-half stoppage time after a good cross from Demarai Gray, giving Jamaica the lead. Despite some pressure from Guadeloupe, Steve McClaren바카라™s side held on to secure their first victory in the tournament.

Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 group C match Jamaica vs Guadeloupe_Amari'i Bell
Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Jamaica vs Guadeloupe | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Jamaica defender Amari'i Bell, left, kicks the ball away from Guadeloupe forward Raphael Mirval, center, during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in San Jose, California.

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Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 group C match Jamaica vs Guadeloupe_ Karoy Anderson
Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Jamaica vs Guadeloupe | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Jamaica midfielder Karoy Anderson, left, passes the ball while defended by Guadeloupe midfielder Noah Cadiou during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in San Jose, California.

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Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 group C match Jamaica vs Guadeloupe_Ange-Freddy Plumain
Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Jamaica vs Guadeloupe | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Guadeloupe forward Ange-Freddy Plumain (8) reacts after being shown a yellow card by referee Kwinsi Williams, right, during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Jamaica, in San Jose, California.

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Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 group C match Jamaica vs Guadeloupe_Ethan Pinnock
Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Jamaica vs Guadeloupe | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Jamaica defender Ethan Pinnock, left, falls after being fouled by Guadeloupe forward Matthias Phaëton during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in San Jose, California.

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Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 group C match Jamaica vs Guadeloupe_Matthias Phaëton
Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Jamaica vs Guadeloupe | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Guadeloupe forward Matthias Phaëton, left, and Jamaica defender Joel Latibeaudiere compete for possession of the ball during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in San Jose, California.

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Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 group C match Jamaica vs Guadeloupe_Thierry Ambrose
Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Jamaica vs Guadeloupe | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Guadeloupe forward Thierry Ambrose, left, passes the ball while defended by Jamaica defender Dexter Lembikisa during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in San Jose, California.

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Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 group C match Jamaica vs Guadeloupe_Steve Solvet
Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Jamaica vs Guadeloupe | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Guadeloupe defender Steve Solvet, right, slide tackles to kick the ball away from Jamaica midfielder Leon Bailey during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in San Jose, California.

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Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 group C match Jamaica vs Guadeloupe_Anthony Baron
Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Jamaica vs Guadeloupe | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Guadeloupe defender Anthony Baron, left, slide tackles to kick the ball away from Jamaica forward Demarai Gray during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in San Jose, California.

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Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 group C match Jamaica vs Guadeloupe_Brice Cognard
Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Jamaica vs Guadeloupe | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Guadeloupe goalkeeper Brice Cognard (16) is unable to make a save on a goal by Jamaica midfielder Jonathan Russell during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in San Jose, California.

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Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 group C match Jamaica vs Guadeloupe_Joel Latibeaudiere
Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Jamaica vs Guadeloupe | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Jamaica defender Joel Latibeaudiere, left, and Guadeloupe forward Ange-Freddy Plumain jump for the ball during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in San Jose, California.

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