Reggae Girlz forward Davia Ricards (centre) tries to beat Panama goalkeeper Yenith Bailey (right) to the ball during their Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifier at the National Stadium on Wednesday night. Panama's Carina Baltrip keeps a close eye on the action. The game ended 1-1. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
November 30, 2023
DEADLOCK
The Reggae Girlz missed out on automatic qualification for next year’s inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup following a 1-1 draw with Panama in their qualification match at the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday night.
After going behind through a Marta Cox penalty in minute 30, the Jamaicans equalised in the 45th minute, thanks to a Shaneil Buckley volley.
However, the Girlz were unable to find a winner which meant Panama topped the group. The Girlz will now need to beat Guatemala on Sunday to make the play-offs to get one of the remaining three spots for the W Gold Cup tournament.
