Jamaica’s Beneath-20 Reggae Boyz sealed their spot within the CONCACAF U20 Championship after a hard-fought 3-2 victory in opposition to Bermuda of their ultimate Group F qualifying match on the St. Kitts and Nevis FA Technical Centre.
The younger Boyz wasted no time, as Robinho Gordon opened the scoring simply two minutes into the sport, setting the tone for Jamaica’s early dominance. Fabian Reynolds doubled the lead within the eleventh minute with a well-taken strike.
Regardless of controlling possession and creating a number of scoring alternatives, Jamaica missed an opportunity to increase their lead earlier than halftime when Romaine Blake’s penalty try was off beam.
Bermuda staged a comeback after the break, with Xahvi Dezora and Hayden Dill scoring in fast succession to degree the rating at 2-2.
Ashton Gordon in the end secured victory for Jamaica
Undeterred, Jamaica continued to press ahead, with Denzil McKenzie and Robinho Gordon coming near scoring. Substitute Ashton Gordon in the end secured victory for Jamaica with an outstanding strike within the 83rd minute.
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With the win, Jamaica completed atop Group F with 9 factors, forward of Martinique, Bermuda, and Grenada. That they had received the primary recreation in opposition to Martinique 1-0, earlier than defeating Grenada 2-0.
Nicaragua, Canada, and Haiti additionally secured their locations within the championship, whereas Group C and B are but to find out their qualifiers.
The CONCACAF U20 Championship is scheduled to happen in Mexico from July 19 to August 4, the place Jamaica’s U20 Reggae Boyz will intention to make their mark on the worldwide stage.