Colombia defeated Jamaica 1-0 to advance to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. Catalina Usme breached Jamaica’s defense to score the game-winning goal. England and Colombia will play in the round of eight.
Women’s World Cup
Colombia defeated Jamaica 1-0 in a nail-biting match on Tuesday in Melbourne to advance to the Women‘s World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in the nation’s history.
Catalina Usme skillfully scored the game-winning goal, becoming the first player in this tournament to breach Jamaica’s tenacious defense in the process.
- Colombia advances to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Jamaica.
- Catalina Usme scored a game-winning goal, breaking Jamaica’s defense.
- Colombia faces England in round 16, despite a 21-place gap.
As a result, Colombia will play England in the round of 16 on Saturday in Sydney. Even though 21 places are separating the two teams in the world rankings, Colombia has the talent to win this match.
