Morris lifts US to 3-2 win over Martinique

Washington: Two goals from Jordan Morris helped a revamped United States hold off Martinique 3-2 on Wednesday in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Tampa, Florida. Bruce Arena’s men, held to a 1-1 draw by Panama in their opening match, were again less than convincing, surrendering a 2-0 lead to minnows Martinique before Morris’s 76th-minute strike sealed the victory. Arena made eight changes to the side that struggled to the draw with Panama but the US were unable to build any momentum in the scoreless first half. Omar Gonzalez settled some nerves with a goal in the 53rd minute, slotting in his second international goal after teammate Paul Arriola’s shot was deflected by Martinique keeper Olimpa.