Jamaica on brink of making history against Brazil

The Jamaican Women’s National Team is on the brink of making history again when it faces Brazil on Wednesday at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, in the last match of Group F.

The Reggae Girlz (4 points) are standing in second place in the group, meaning they would qualify for their first ever Round of 16 with a result against the third-place Brazilians (3 points), according to CONCACAF.

It said DF Allyson Swaby led her team to their first Women’s World Cup victory ever with the winning goal in a 1-0 final with Panama.

“Jamaica displayed the depth of their talented squad due to the fact that star striker Khadija Shaw was out for this game,” CONCACAF said.

It said GK Rebecca Spencer was another player that has shined through their first games, anchoring a solid defense that is yet to concede a goal.

“With a win or draw, Jamaica would be writing women’s and Caribbean football history, being the first Caribbean national team to reach the knockout round of the greatest tournament of all,” CONCACAF said. “But to achieve that, they have to face a team that is full of legendary players.”

It said Brazil, who shows up with a victory and a defeat after games with Panama and France, respectively, “will take the pitch with no hesitation to keep believing in their first star journey.”

CONCACAF said FW Debinha has proven that Brazil can overcome any obstacle that comes its way, “and she will be prepared to play for her country alongside some of the most important names in the sport.”

Legend Marta has appeared in both games to help her team, her last game in a Women’s World Cup group stage being no exception,” CONCACAF said.

“With everything to play for and history to write, this promises to be one of the most thrilling football matches that this Women’s World Cup will witness, with both teams ready to leave everything on the pitch,” CONCACAF said.