Colombia secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 win against Jamaica. Catalina Usme's goal in the 51st minute proved to be the difference. Despite a late chance for Jamaica, Colombia's goalkeeper Catalina Perez made a crucial save to preserve the victory.
Colombia's Catalina Usme celebrates during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Jamaica and Colombia in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.In the fifth and final minute of extra time, Jamaica had a great opportunity to score the equalizer, but a header toward Perez was not enough. She made the diving save, and it helped Colombia secure the win and history.
Colombia booked its first-ever trip to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals. They are also the lowest-ranked team to advance out of the Round of 16. Morocco could supersede Colombia's history if they upset France in the second match on Tuesday. Colombia's Catalina Usme, center, scores her side's first goal during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Jamaica and Colombia in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.Jamaica took the loss in stride. Khadija Shaw, who had two shots in the loss, was proud of her squad for holding their own against Colomba.
"It means a lot. It shows that if you believe and work hard, anything is possible," Colombia Khadija Shaw told FOX Sports after the match. Colombia's Leicy Santos and Daniela Caracas, #22, celebrate at the end of the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Jamaica and Colombia in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.
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