Mexico Metropolis, Mexico – Jamaica’s Younger Reggae Boyz noticed their aspirations for the Youth World Cup in Chile subsequent 12 months extinguished following a disappointing efficiency on the CONCACAF Underneath-20 Championship.
The staff exited the match with out securing a win, some extent, or perhaps a objective, culminating in a 3-0 defeat to Cuba of their last Group A match on the Estadio Leon in Mexico on Friday.
The Reggae Boyz, who conceded a staggering 15 targets throughout three matches, entered the sport with a faint hope of clinching three factors to qualify for the playoffs as one of many two finest third-place finishers. Nevertheless, these hopes have been dashed by Cuba’s Michael Camejo Odeja and David Perez, who netted two first-half targets within the thirty fifth and forty second minutes, respectively. Karel Mendoza sealed the victory for Cuba with a late penalty, guaranteeing their development to the quarter-finals with 4 factors as among the finest third-place groups.
Jamaica had a fair begin to the match and created the primary vital likelihood, however Nahshon Bolt’s header from a nook went over the bar. Cuba’s first notable try got here within the twenty seventh minute, however Jamaican goalkeeper Joshua Grant comfortably saved the shot from the sting of the world.
Cuba capitalized on Jamaica’s missed penalty shout
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The match took a flip within the thirty sixth minute when Cuba capitalized on Jamaica’s missed penalty shout. Odeja maneuvered skilfully within the field to fit the ball previous Grant, placing Cuba forward. Moments later, Jamaica’s misfortune continued as Grant’s clearance try rebounded off his personal defender, presenting Perez with a simple objective to make it 2-0.
Jamaica’s Adrian Reid almost pulled one again with a superb free-kick effort simply earlier than halftime, however Cuban goalkeeper parried it for a nook. Regardless of exhibiting extra intent after the break, the Reggae Boyz struggled to create clear probabilities. Late within the second half, a promising go throughout the objective eluded three Jamaican gamers, lacking a vital alternative to attain.
Cuba secured their victory within the 87th minute when Mendoza transformed a penalty, finalizing the rating at 3-0 and sealing Jamaica’s destiny within the match.
