Fantastic team effort and sacrifice Jamaica its historic, first-ever point in Women’s World Cup history as the Reggae Girlz secured a 0-0 draw against favourite France.Jamaica had previously only appeared at one World Cup in France four years ago and lost all three games in a disappointing campaign. Now, after just one game, they’ve managed to outperform its 2019 efforts.World No. 43 ranked Jamaica earn their first ever #FIFAWWC point, holding No. 5 ranked France to a goalless draw despite a late red card 💪🇯🇲 pic.twitter.com/aeOiSp5Mun— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 23, 2023 With the game reaching its climax, Jamaica’s best player Shaw was sent off for a second bookable offence and the underdogs were left to hang on without its star. However, the Reggae Girlz defended valiantly in the dying moments to secure a historic draw.”They have a point! A first ever World Cup point!” Jamaica fights hard to hold France to a nil all draw for their opening match!!! #ReggaeGirlz pic.twitter.com/HQCaMQQyOH— Dionne JacksonMiller (@djmillerJA) July 23, 2023 For France, ranked fifth in the world, this represents two points lost. Herve Renard’s team was wasteful throughout and will be disappointed not to have converted promising positions into clearcut chances and goals.##NAJAVA_MECA_7383248##
