Jamaica reaches knockout spherical for the primary time, eliminating Marta’s Brazil at Women’s World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jamaica superior to the knockout spherical for the primary time following a 0-0 draw Wednesday that ended Brazil’s run within the group stage for the primary time since 1995 on the Women’s World Cup.

The scoreless recreation in Melbourne additionally ended Brazilian nice Marta’s World Cup profession.

She holds the all-time scoring document with 17 objectives on the World Cup however couldn’t add to her tally in her sixth journey to the worldwide event.

After conceding 12 objectives in its Women’s World Cup debut in 1999, Jamaica shut out France, Panama and Brazil in consecutive video games to complete second in Group F behind the French.

In addition to being ranked effectively under each Brazil and France, Jamaica progressed regardless of the monetary struggles it confronted earlier than the event.

These difficulties resulted in Jamaica receiving help from followers by way of crowdfunding on account of insufficient help from its federation. Nearly $100,000 was raised for the group by way of two fundraisers.

After opening the event with a 4-0 victory over Panama, Brazil did not get the victory it wanted to increase Marta’s World Cup marketing campaign.

KEY MOMENTS

With Marta beginning the match for the primary time within the group stage, Brazil maintained possession for many of the first half however struggled to check Jamaica goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer.

The second half noticed Brazil elevate the tempo because the group chased the aim wanted to advance. Brazil recorded six pictures on track however struggled to threaten Jamaica’s aim as Jamaica’s organized protection stifled the group all through the sport.

A free kick from Andressa and a header from Debinha in stoppage time represented Brazil’s closest probability of scoring the profitable aim.

WHY IT MATTERS

With the draw, the Reggae Girlz advance to the Round of 16 of their second Women’s World Cup. The group made its debut in 2019 however misplaced all three group-stage matches, together with a 3-0 loss to Brazil. This time, Jamaica finishes unbeaten in Group F.

Brazil’s loss means it’s eradicated from the Women’s World Cup within the group stage for the primary time since 1995. With the exit from the event, Marta has performed her closing World Cup match after saying her plan to retire previous to the event. She bids farewell to the sport’s greatest stage because the World Cup’s all-time main scorer with 17 objectives.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

“It’s the best feeling I’ve ever had in my life. To be able to do this is unbelievable to just watch it, while I’m alive. I thank the girls for doing this for the country. The country should be proud.” – Lorne Donaldson, Jamaica coach.

WHAT’S NEXT

Jamaica advances to play the winner of Group H subsequent week in Adelaide, South Australia. Brazil’s event involves a disappointing finish.

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