Panama vs. Jamaica highlights: Jamaica knocks out Panama
Jamaica made history by winning its first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup game ever, 1-0, in a back-and-forth game with Panama at Perth Rectangular Stadium in Australia.
Jamaica is now tied with France at the top of Group F with four points, meaning it only needs a draw against Brazil to advance to the knockout stage. With a second loss, Panama was eliminated from contention.
This is Jamaica's second appearance in the Women's World Cup, and The Reggae Girlz will continue to make national history with each achievement.
Here are the top moments from the match!
93': Penalty revoked
Jamaica was awarded a penalty kick for a handball in the box, but after review, the referee reversed the call and stoppage-time play continued. Time ran out for Panama, and Jamaica earned the victory.
78': Fancy footwork
Panama captain Marta Cox channeled her inner Maradona and pulled off an impressive spin move in center field to breeze past her Jamaican opponents.
56': Swaby finds net!
Allyson Swaby flicked a header into the net off of a corner kick to score Jamaica's first goal of the 2023 World Cup, and The Reggae Girlz took the lead!
Jamaica's Allyson Swaby scores goal vs. Panama in 56'
45': Off the crossbar
Spence launched a shot from a free kick outside the box that bounced off the crossbar in a heartbreaking miss for the Jamaicans.
39': End-to-end
This match had no shortage of great saves, and Jamaican goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer got involved in the action with this stop late in the first half.
34': Huge save!
Panama goalkeeper Yenith Bailey made a magnificent save to block a shot to the upper right corner by Jamaica's Vyan Sampson, keeping the match scoreless.
32': Jamaica putting on the pressure
Jamaica's Drew Spence was itching for the first goal of the game, but she wasn't able to find the angle into the net on this drive into the box.
19': Goal-hungry
The ball bounced dangerously in Panama's box, and Jamaica's Atlanta Primus attempted a good shot that was deflected out of bounds.
PREGAME
Setting the stage
The "World Cup NOW" crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.
Starting lineups
Panama is in the house
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