Making the round of 16 in the World Cup is a big deal. The Jamaican Women’s National Team experienced that joy for the first time ever on Wednesday with an impressive and unexpected 0-0 draw with global powerhouse Brazil.
Thanks to the tie — and coupled with a tie against France and a win over Panama — the Reggae Girlz are moving on from the group stage. Jamaica’s defense was stalwart, getting crucial stops late to hold onto their spot in the knockout stage.
