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Jamaica 0-1 Venezuela: Martinez the difference against 10 men

Jun 5, 2016 7:12:37 PM

Jamaica put in a brave performance in its Copa America Centenario opener but went down 1-0 to Venezuela on Sunday.

Josef Martinez proved the difference as Venezuela's Copa America Centenario got off to the best possible start with a 1-0 win over 10-man Jamaica at Soldier Field in Chicago.

A first-half red card for Jamaican midfielder Rodolph Austin made life hard for the Jamaicans after going 1-0 down to Martinez's 15th minute strike.

However, despite a brave effort in the second period, Jamaica was unable to avoid defeat in the first Group C fixture on Sunday.