Regardless of securing a 3-2 victory over Dominica of their CONCACAF Group E World Cup qualifier, Reggae Boyz assistant coach John Wall admitted the staff’s efficiency was not as spectacular because the outcome advised.
The match, held Sunday in Dominica, noticed Jamaica almost squander a three-goal lead within the remaining minutes.
The Jamaicans, buoyed by a brace from Shamar Nicholson and a aim from Kaheim Dixon, seemed set for a cushty win, going 3-0 up with seven minutes remaining. Nevertheless, late objectives from Dominica’s Javid George and Troy Jules led to a tense end.
“The outcome was higher than the efficiency,” Wall stated. “We must always have killed this recreation lots earlier primarily based on the possibilities that we had. The conversion price was low. The most effective of it was the outcome. We bought away with three factors.”
An early scare
Dominica began vibrantly, creating an early scare that the Reggae Boyz protection managed to avert. Jamaica appeared torpid initially, taking time to determine their dominance, whereas the hosts grew in confidence because the half progressed.
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The Reggae Boyz created their greatest opening after 20 minutes when Kaheim Dixon crossed to Shamar Nicholson, whose header was saved by goalkeeper Glenson Prince. Three minutes later, Dixon missed a golden alternative, steering his effort simply extensive.
Nicholson broke the impasse within the thirtieth minute, capitalizing on a defensive error to toe the ball previous Prince for his second aim in as many qualifying video games. He and Dixon continued to torment the Dominica protection, with Dixon scoring within the fortieth minute after dismissing his marker to make it 2-0.
After the break, the duo continued to create probabilities, with Dixon hitting the publish and Nicholson failing to transform a number of alternatives. Nicholson ultimately scored his second and Jamaica’s third from the penalty spot after a handball within the field.
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Dominica pulled a aim again
Dominica pulled a aim again within the 83rd minute when George rounded Jahmali Waite and fired residence. Jules then made it 3-2 with a wonderful free-kick within the 88th minute, organising a nervy end for Jamaica.
Wall acknowledged the staff’s dominance for a lot of the match however identified exterior elements that contributed to their sloppiness. “The three factors are glorious since you can not win greater than three factors. But it surely (gradual begin) was extra primarily based on the pitch which left lots to be requested for,” he famous. “It’s 100 meters in depth (size) and 72 to 75 meters extensive. That’s a cricket pitch and for me it’s not as much as normal.”
Regardless of the challenges, Wall credited Dominica for his or her resilience following a 6-0 defeat to Guatemala of their first recreation. “Dominica performed effectively inside their means, and counterattacked with the 2 to 3 gamers they’ve up entrance. However we should always have managed the sport significantly better and completed it off with the possibilities that we had.”
Jamaica trails Guatemala within the group on aim distinction, with each groups profitable their first two matches to take a seat atop the standings with six factors every. Wall emphasised the significance of sustaining focus and bettering efficiency in future matches. “It’s all the time onerous to play away from residence with exterior elements just like the pitch and with gamers coming again after a restart, and there’s a brief time between recreation one and recreation two. However general, three factors, you can’t get greater than that,” he concluded.
