Jamaica’s “Reggae Girlz” gave their small island nation even more reason to celebrate its upcoming Independence Day on Sunday after the national soccer team drew with Brazil, 0-0, to advance to the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup. Know more:
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica’s “Reggae Girlz” gave their small island nation even more reason to celebrate its upcoming Independence Day on Sunday after the national soccer team The country’s sports minister, Olivia Grange, described Wednesday’s performance as “undoubtedly the proudest moment so far in Jamaica’s football history.” having to help cover expenses by crowdfunding.“I could not help shedding a few tears. Tears of joy,” Grange said on Instagram.
Scores of Jamaicans could be seen tracking the progress of the Reggae Girlz on their phones. A small group of people huddled in a section of Half Way Tree in the capital Kingston, and celebrated at the final whistle. Jamaica’s soccer governing body, the Jamaica Football Federation, also reacted with “literal tears in our eyes.”In the middle of the celebrations, some fans took the opportunity to criticize the lack of financial support, and called for the team to be properly financed.
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