Reggae Girlz go down 0-3 to Spain in Cup of Nations tourney
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz bought their Cup of Nations match off to a shedding begin after taking place 0-3 to Spain of their opener contained in the Central Coast Stadium in Australia on Thursday.
Matie Oroz within the 18th minute and Esther Gonzalez within the 45th + 2 minutes, ensured the World quantity 7th-ranked Spaniards take a well-deserved lead into the half time break, earlier than Fiamma Benitez within the 78th minute sealed the snug victory.
The Europeans dominated with 74 p.c possession of the ball and the slick, extremely technical facet produced 18 pictures, 5 of which have been on course.
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Alternatively, the Reggae Girlz noticed simply 26 p.c possession with two pictures, one in every of which was on course.
The loss leaves Jamaica third within the four-team competitors simply above Czech Republic who have been blanked 4-0 by hosts, Australia.
Spain are second on purpose distinction.
The Reggae Girlz will oppose Czech Republic on Saturday, whereas Spain and Australia lock horns later within the day.
The 4 groups are utilizing the competitors in preparation for this summer time’s World Cup which will probably be hosted collectively by Australia and New Zealand.
Australia will compete in Group B on the FIFA Girls’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 alongside Republic of Eire, Nigeria, and Canada, whereas Spain will contest Group C alongside Costa Rica, Zambia, and Japan.
In the meantime, Jamaica will play in Group F alongside France, Brazil, and Group C play-off winner being contested in February additionally, whereas Czech Republic has not certified for the match.