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.
Martinique hit back with a double from Kevin Parsemain before
Morris fired home the winner with a right-footed shot from the
center 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)
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