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 The victory ensured Jamaica became the first Caribbean team to reach
the Gold Cup Final since its inception in 1991.
They will face the winner of the other semi-final later on Wednesday
between Mexico and Panama.
The 2013 champion Americans had reached five successive Gold Cup
finals and were coming off a 6-0 thrashing of Cuba in the
quarter-finals.
Mattocks, who was suspended for his team's quarter-final win against
Haiti last week, struck in the 31st minute with a header before
Barnes scored from a free-kick five minutes later.
The U.S. had made defensive changes entering the match, as John
Brooks returned from suspension and replaced Omar Gonzalez while
Brad Evans replaced Timmy Chandler, but they did not pan out.
American captain Michael Bradley helped claw the home side back with
a goal in the 48th minute.
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The U.S., however, could not find the equalizer despite pressuring
Jamaica goalkeeper Ryan Thompson for much of the second half.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Greg
Stutchbury)
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