Jamaica knock-out Panama 1-0 win at Women's World Cup

Jamaica knock out Panama with 1-0 win at 2023 Women's World Cup

- Jamaica defender Allyson Swaby scored from a sharp header to steer her side to a 1-0 win against Panama in Perth on Saturday, keeping alive the Caribbean side's hopes of advancing to the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.

Panama, who have yet to open their account having lost earlier to Brazil 4-0, cannot now progress ahead of France and Jamaica who lead Group F with four points.



Panama, competing in their first World Cup, played with renewed vigour in the 10 minutes following the break and forward Lineth Cedeno misdirected a header that would have been her country's first goal in the showpiece event.

The 'Reggae Girlz' protected their lead for the remainder of the game and, despite a few nervy moments in stoppage time, held on to celebrate their first World Cup victory.




What's Next.?

Panama's final match comes against France in Sydney on Wednesday when Jamaica will face Brazil in Melbourne.





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