Benítez benefits from Kerr error to give Paraguay victory over Jamaica

A fluke goal from Édgar Benítez proved enough for Paraguay to edge out Group B rivals Jamaica by a 1-0 scoreline in Antofagasta.

The forward was in the right place to profit from an error by Jamaica goalkeeper Duwayne Kerr, who headed an attempted clearance directly against the onrushing player.

Stranded outside of his area, Kerr could only watch on as the ball trickled into the back of his unguarded net, giving Paraguay a deserved half-time lead.

The closest La Albirroja came to doubling their advantage after the break was a rising Miguel Samudio shot that thudded into the woodwork.

In the end, though, Benítez’s moment of good fortune proved enough to give coach Ramón Díaz his first win since taking charge.

The victory takes them on to four points after two matches, while Jamaica are still yet to get off the mark after suffering a second successive 1-0 loss.

Bron: ca2015.com

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