Jamaica manager Lorne Donaldson says he is proud of his players even as they exited the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup following their 1-0 loss to Colombia in the round of 16 on Tuesday. Catalina Usme’s 51st-minute strike was more than enough to send Las Cafeteras to their first-ever quarter-final where they will take on England. Jamaica’s World Cup journey ends failing to score a goal...
In a world of many great footballers in both the men’s and women’s game, not many have been as iconic and trailblazing as Brazil’s Marta da Silva, who announced on Wednesday that she would not be participating in the FIFA Women’s World Cup any longer after A Seleçāo elimination from the group stage. The 37-year-old, who came on in Brazil’s first game against Panama, joined two...
The Jamaica women's national football team have progressed to the FIFA Women's World Cup knockout phase for the very first time after holding Brazil to a 0-0 draw in their final Group F game at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday. The Reggae Girlz sealed their first-ever victory in the previous game against Panama, winning 1-0. All they needed against the Brazilians was a draw and...
The second round of matches in Group F of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand provided breathtaking drama as France and Jamaica secured vital wins in their respective games on Saturday. Les Bleues defeated 2007 finalists Brazil 2-1 in an enthralling tie at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, with 33-year-old defender Wendie Renard scoring the winner for the 2019 hosts. Veteran forward...
Ahead of their second Group F match at the Women’s World Cup this Saturday, Jamaica head coach Lorne Donaldson said he expects a “dogfight” when his side go up against debutants Panama. The former Jamaica international believes Las Canaleras will be looking to put behind their disappointing start when they come up against his team and he is looking forward to a tough game as both...
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