Late Morris goal delivers U.S. sixth Gold Cup championship


Jul 26, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; United States forward Jordan Morris reacts after a second half goal by Jamaica during the CONCACAF Gold Cup final at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Reuters) - Jordan Morris scored in the 88th minute to help United States to a 2-1 win against Jamaica in the Gold Cup final in Northern California on Wednesday as the Americans secured their sixth championship.

His 14-yard strike came after a cross by U.S. midfielder Gyasi Zardes ricocheted off Clint Dempsey and landed perfectly for forward Morris, who sent the ball past the diving arms of replacement Jamaican goalkeeper Dwayne Miller.

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