Andre Blake and striker Shamar Nicholson named in Concacaf League ‘A’ best eleven

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Reggae boyz goalkeeper Andre Blake and striker Shamar Nicholson have been named in the Concacaf League ‘A’ best eleven.

This following their performances for Jamaica in the two-legged Concacaf Nations league quarter-final tie against Canada.

Blake was superb in both legs against Canada, making four clearances and eight saves, including two reaction stops from point-blank range early in the first half in the second leg at BMO field in Toronto. 

Meanwhile Blake speaking after Tuesday’s game said they were just getting started.

Nicholson meanwhile scored three of Jamaica’s four goals against the Canadians…including 2 in the return leg and completed more than 95 percent of his passes. 

he now has a whopping nine career goals in the Concacaf Nations League.       

Also included in the team of the round are defenders Alvin Jones (Trinidad and Tobago), Antonee Robinson (United States) and Michael Murillo of Panama. 

The midfield comprises Mexicans Edson Alvarez and Luis Chavez along with Adalberto Carrasquilla of Panama and Gio Reyna of the United States.

As well as Nicholson, the forward line is completed by  Luis Palma of Honduras and Jose Fajardo of Panama.

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