Jamaica edges Honduras 2-1 with last-minute goal in Olympic qualifier

Jamaica snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Honduras in the Concacaf U-20 Championship, with Brandon Bent scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time to seal the win. The closely contested match saw Jamaica take the lead in the 22nd minute through Jahmarie Nolan, who accepted a pass in the box and fired into the top corner. Honduras pressed for an equalizer, with David Flores and José Rodríguez showing intent, but failed to convert their chances before halftime. Jamaica's Kimarly Scott also had a dangerous opportunity in the 39th minute, but the goalkeeper Alan Cury made the save.

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Jamaica defeated this Sunday by 1-2 to Honduras with a goal 'in extremis' by Brandon Bent, who decided a balanced match, in the sub-20 tournament of the Concacaf, qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Despite Jamaica defending well and looking for counter-attacks, Honduras found their equalizer in the 75th minute. Nicolás Balbas initiated a play that culminated in Víctor Salazar scoring with a cross-shot. However, Honduras could not capitalize on their momentum. In the dying moments of the game, Jamaica secured the three points when Bent scored with a right-footed shot from a corner kick.

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Jahmarie Nolan and Bent converted for the Caribbean team and Víctor Salazar rescued the equalizer for the Central Americans.

Earlier in the day, Canada defeated Panama 3-0. Jamaica is set to face Panama on July 29, while Honduras will play Canada in the next round of Group C matches. The tournament is a qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

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Jamaica secured the three points, with a right-footed touch from Bent, after a corner kick in the 90+5 minute.