U.S. edge minnows Martinique in Gold Cup win

The United States, who were held to a 1-1 draw with Panama in their opener on Saturday, took a 2-0 lead in the second half through Omar Gonzalez and Morris.

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Martinique hit back with a double from Kevin Parsemain before Morris fired home the winner with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box in Tampa, Florida.

The win moved the United States joint top of Group B with Panama, who beat Nicaragua 2-1 on Wednesday, on four points.

Martinique, on three points, while face Panama on Saturday while the Americans take on Nicaragua, who have yet to claim a point.

(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter Rutherford)