Nigel Hasselbaink ensures Suriname exits Gold Cup on high note

Updated: May 17, 2023, 05:05 am
Nigel Hasselbaink
Nigel Hasselbaink
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Nigel Hasselbaink rolled home the winning goal in the 79th minute, lifting Suriname past Guadeloupe in Houston and giving his team third place in Group C at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Guadeloupe played more than an hour with 10 men after Kelly Irep received a red card in the 29th minute, and teammate Quentin Annette was sent off in second-half stoppage time.

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Both teams lost each of their first two Gold Cup games and were eliminated from the possibility of advancing before their Tuesday meeting in the group-stage finale.

Gleofilo Vlijter gave Suriname a 1-0 lead in the 14th minute before Matthias Phaeton tied the contest six minutes later.