Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby expressed optimism and deal with workforce improvement after Jamaica’s 3-0 loss to France of their worldwide pleasant on Friday.
Reflecting on the rematch following the 2 sides’ intense 0-0 draw within the Girls’s World Cup, Busby acknowledged the distinctive challenges of this matchup. “Loads has modified for each groups because the World Cup,” he acknowledged. “They’re a top-10 facet coming off a tricky Olympics, and we’re every working towards new targets. These video games are key for testing gamers and constructing our technique step-by-step.”
Defender Vyan Sampson echoed the coach’s sentiments, explaining that this sport was extra in regards to the workforce’s progress than the ultimate rating. “Dealing with France within the World Cup had a distinct depth; we had every part on the road. This time, the stakes have been completely different, and our objective was to herald new gamers and provides them expertise in opposition to prime competitors,” Sampson stated. “Regardless of the loss, it’s a studying second—we’re not wanting too laborious on the rating however at constructing towards greater targets.”
Dominant facet from the beginning
France, the dominant facet from the beginning, examined Jamaica’s protection early, leading to Clara Mateo’s opening objective within the twenty second minute after an uncharacteristic error from Chantelle Swaby. Captain Wendie Renard prolonged France’s lead earlier than halftime, heading in a nook to make it 2-0 within the thirty ninth minute. France’s Sandy Baltimore sealed the win shortly after the break, scoring from shut vary after Jamaica’s protection left her unmarked.
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Whereas the end result might not have favored the Reggae Girlz, Busby noticed the worth in going through such formidable opposition. “Issues change on daily basis in soccer, so it’s about staying within the current whereas retaining our sights on the longer term,” he emphasised, noting that such high-caliber matches permit Jamaica to develop collectively as they incorporate new expertise.
The Reggae Girlz are scheduled for upcoming friendlies in opposition to South Africa at house on November 29 and December 2, the place they may proceed refining their method and getting ready for future tournaments.
