Jamaica exit Copa America with loss to Venezuela | OneFootball

AUSTIN, Texas — Jamaica lost 3-nil to Venezuela to conclude action in Group B of the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America on Sunday at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Michael Hector struck on target in the 6’ in a match in which he collected his ninth Copa America appearance, extending his record as the all-time leader for Jamaica.

Jahmali Waite got a hand to deflect a shot in the 42’ from Darwin Machis.

Eduard Bello ended the deadlock in the 49' with a header in the box to place Venezuela in the lead.

Salomon Rondon doubled the Venezuela lead in the 56' with a hit inside the box.

Kaheim Dixon had an attempt on goal in the 77’ as the Reggae Boyz continued to look for their first goal.

Eric Ramirez added a third for the South Americans in the 85’ to seal the victory and first place in the group.

Alex Marshall had a last attempt for Jamaica in the 90'+2 to conclude the team’s eight attempts on the day.

Jamaica exits its third participation in the Copa America as the last-placed team in the group. The national team achieved their first goal in the competition on the second matchday with a goal from Michail Antonio.