Jamaican women advanced to the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup for the first time ever, and it brought jubilant celebrations from Jamaicans at home and around the world.
August 2, 2023 / 11:56 AMJamaica knocked Brazil out of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday, holding their rivals to a 0-0 draw in international soccer's biggest competition. The tie sees the Jamaican women advance to the knockout stages of the tournament for the first time ever, and it brought jubilant celebrations from Jamaicans at home and around the world.
Jamaica's players celebrate qualifying for the last 16 after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group F match between Jamaica and Brazil at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, August 2, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia.In 2008, the JFF ceased funding the women's team, claiming it was impossible given its finances, despite continuing to fund the men's side.
Cedella Marley poses with Jamaica's Women's national soccer team, the "Reggae Girlz," after they played a friendly match against Panama at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, May 19, 2019.Even during the buildup to the 2023 Women's World Cup, the team continued to fight for financial backing from the Jamaican federation. The JFF said it was struggling to fund the women's team and called on the country's government to help out.
Just days before the 2023 Women's World Cup began on the other side of the globe in New Zealand and Australia, the Reggae Girls put out a statement voicing their"utmost disappointment" with the JFF over the organization's"subpar" support for their team.
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