Romario Williams, Darren Mattocks on target as Jamaica beats Curacao

Jamaica overcame a stauch Curacao outfit to win their CONCACAF Gold Cup opener 2-0 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Sunday.

Remko Bicentini's side offered up an excellent resistance in the first half, keeping the favourites goalless for 45 minutes.

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Romario Williams, however, finally broke through for the Reggae Boyz in the 59th minute -- firing his shot into the top left corner of the net from a Je-Vaughn Watson assist.

Darren Mattocks doubled Jamaica's advantage 15 minutes later, expertly controlling Kemar Lawrence's cross before firing a powerful left-foot drive past Curacao's despairing keeper.