Panama vs Jamaica: Reggae Girlz make FIFAWWC history against stubborn Canal Girls

Panama vs Jamaica

Panama vs Jamaica: Reggae Girlz make FIFAWWC history against stubborn Canal Girls

Izuchukwu Akawor 17:55 - 29.07.2023

Allyson Swaby has become a national hero in Jamaica after she inspired her country to a historic outing against Panama in the FIFAWWC.

Allyson Swaby was the heroine and difference maker as Jamaica recorded a historic outing at the FIFAWWC

Jamaica earned a first-ever win at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFAWWC, after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Panama on Saturday. 

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Panama vs Jamaica

In what was the first clash between the duo and a battle of the underdogs in Group F but the Reggae Girlz found the FIFAWWC debutantes a hard nut to crack. 

The Canal Girls dominated the encounter but did not make it count as both teams went into the break with nothing to separate them. 

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Allyson Swaby, the Jamaican heroine.

After the restart, the Reggae Girlz, who had created the better chances in the opening half, continued from where they left off.

Nine minutes into the second 45, Jamaica found the breakthrough when Swaby header in to put them 1-0 ahead. 

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Jamaica celebrate a historic day at the FIFAWWC.

Unperturbed by the goal, Panama’s Canal Girls continued to cause problems for Jamaica but ultimately failed to convert them into chances to harm the Reggae Girlz.

Jamaica held on for the win to register their first victory in the history of the FIFAWWC. 

What Jamaica’s win means

The Reggae Girlz have now given themselves a great chance to go beyond the group stages with the win against Panama.

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Jamaica currently has four points from a possible six which sees them sit second in Group F behind leaders France, who defeated Brazil in the other Group F clash. 

Panama remains rooted to the foot of the table after back-to-back defeats. 

Up next

Jamaica face Brazil in the final game of the group next while Panama’s Canal Girls face the wounded Samba Girls from Brazil.

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