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Jamaica’s Historic Victory Over Brazil In Women’s World Cup

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Jamaica achieved a historic milestone in the FIFA Women’s World Cup by becoming the third Concacaf nation and the first from the Caribbean to reach the Round of 16.

The Reggae Girls displayed an outstanding defensive performance in Melbourne, resulting in a scoreless draw that eliminated Brazil from the competition.

Throughout the tournament, the Reggae Girls faced tough challenges, but they were resolute in their pursuit of victory.

Notably, they belong to an exclusive group of three nations, alongside Switzerland and Japan, that have not conceded a single goal at Australia & New Zealand 2023.

From the beginning of the game, the pattern was clear – Jamaica aimed for a draw to secure their passage, while Brazil desperately needed a win.

Despite possessing 59 percent of the ball at halftime, the South American team struggled to break down Jamaica’s well-organized defense.

As the match progressed, Brazil’s frustration grew, and Jamaica’s defensive determination became more evident.

Even with star striker Khadija Shaw sidelined due to injury, the Reggae Girls’ defensive prowess rendered Brazil’s offensive efforts ineffective.

The game marked a significant moment for Marta, the legendary Brazilian forward, who sought to become the first player, male or female, to score in six World Cups.

However, her dreams were shattered as Jamaica’s resilience prevailed, and the match ended with Jamaica securing their place in history.

Jamaica’s achievement in keeping a clean sheet at Australia & New Zealand 2023 is remarkable, especially considering they conceded 12 goals in their previous outing four years ago.

Their progress to the Round of 16 was celebrated with tears of joy by fans and the football community alike.

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Their historic victory against Brazil showcases the strength of Caribbean football and their determination to succeed on the world stage.

As the tournament continues, all eyes will be on the Reggae Girls as they continue to make history.

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Mateta Set to Make FA Cup Return for Palace Following Severe Injury

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Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta is poised to return to action in the FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham this Saturday, having recovered from a serious ear injury sustained in the previous round.

The 27-year-old French striker has been sidelined since his last match, during which he required 25 stitches to his left ear after a collision with Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts in the FA Cup fifth round on March 1. The incident, in which Roberts struck Mateta as he charged out for the ball, resulted in the goalkeeper receiving a six-game suspension.

During this hiatus, which included a two-week international break, Mateta has been working on his fitness. Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed on Friday that Mateta, who has netted 15 goals across all competitions this season, is now ready to return to the pitch at Craven Cottage.

“He has been training with us for two weeks now,” said Glasner, emphasizing that Mateta has been practicing with protective gear. “We had an internal match during the international break where he played for 60 minutes without any issues. He’s prepared for the game.”

Mateta will don a protective mask for the match against Fulham. Glasner humorously suggested, “I told him he might as well try water polo given his height. It may look a bit unusual, but he feels comfortable in it. If he scores a header tomorrow, then we’ll know it was the right decision regarding his protection.”

The incident has drawn strong reactions, with Palace chairman Steve Parish labeling it the “most reckless challenge” he has ever witnessed. However, Mateta took a more forgiving stance, describing the play as a result of “too much emotion” during the game. He shared, “Liam reached out to me while I was in the hospital, and I reassured him that it was alright; it’s part of football. He was concerned and apologized.”

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2026 World Cup Qualifier: I’m so disappointed– Super Eagles coach

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Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed his disappointment with the 1-1 draw against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in a matchday six of the 2026 World Cup qualifier.

Chelle said this during the post match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday.

The coach said he expected the players would score goals when they had the opportunities in the first half and win the match.

Chelle said the team deserved to win because they played well in the first 45 minutes only to concede the equalising goal almost in the last 90 minute.

“I taught we will score goals in the first half and win the match. We made some mistakes and Zimbabwe equalised.

“We had a lot of chances to score goals but the chances were not utilised well,” Chelle said.

Chelle assured Nigerians that he will analyse the match and strategise for future games to qualify for the world cup.

On his part, the Coach of the Warriors of Zimbabwe, Michael Nees, who was excited with the result, said his team came prepared, knowing the strength of the Nigerian players.

He said the team came with planned strategy to play good football because the Super Eagles were so confident of victory.

“We played with Strategy to create chances and showed resilience in the match, this resulted in the last minute equaliser,” he said.

He, however, said that the group is unpredictable and anything could happen.

Victor Osimhen had put Nigeria ahead in the 73rd minute with a well-placed header from Ola Aina’s cross.

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A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chireda denied Nigeria the much needed victory as the Warriors held the Super Eagles in their Group C World Cup qualifying encounter. (NAN)

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