Colombia beat Jamaica 1-0 as the South Americans set up England quarter-final at Women's World Cup

Colombia set up a Women's World Cup quarter-final against England with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Jamaica.

Catalina Usme, who captained Colombia in Melbourne, curled home the decisive strike in the 51st minute.

It was the first goal Jamaica had conceded at the tournament after 321 minutes of play, but they could not find a response.

This is the first time Colombia have reached the last eight of the Women's World Cup.

They will face European champions England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Saturday, kick-off at 11.30 BST.

The Jamaicans heroically pipped Brazil to the runners-up spot in Group F, while Las Cafeteras helped knock out Germany as they won Group H ahead of Morocco.

Olympic champions Canada were eliminated by hosts Australia, Brazil icon Marta saw her World Cup dreams dashed, and the once unbeatable four-time world champions the United States were humbled.

The clearest first-half chance came on 38 minutes, as Linda Caicedo shot over on the turn from six yards.

But this young, vibrant Colombia side is near impossible to contain. And, while Caicedo has made the headlines this tournament, it was another 18-year-old who set the winner in motion.

Ana Maria Guzman was making her first World Cup start in place of suspended full-back Manuela Vanegas.

The absence of Vanegas, who scored the winner in the victory over Germany, was the cause of much pre-match worry among Colombian media.

Colombia should have made the game safe but Caicedo was denied by Jamaica keeper Becky Spencer following a counter-attack before Leicy Santos hit the post late on.

Colombia vs Jamaica last 5 game results

Colombia

3 August 2023: Morocco 1-0 Colombia

30 July 2023: Germany 1-2 Colombia

25 July 2023: Colombia 2-0 South Korea

17 July 2023: Colombia 2-2 China

21 June 2023: Colombia 1-1 Panama

Jamaica

2 August 2023: Jamaica 0-0 Brazil

29 July 2023: Panama 0-1 Jamaica

23 July 2023: France 0-0 Jamaica

16 July 2023: Morocco 0-1 Jamaica

3 July 2023: Jamaica 3-7 Mexico

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