By George Ramsay, Ben Morse and Patrick Sung, CNN
From CNN staff
Jamaica will play in its first knockout round match ever at the Women's World Cup on Tuesday when they take on Colombia.
The Reggae Girlz earned their historic qualification to the knockouts with a gutsy draw against the mighty Brazil, which sent the Brazilians crashing out of the tournament.
After that match, Jamaica's manager Lorne Donaldson called it a "war."
Donaldson called the team's knockout round qualification "one of the best feelings I’ve had in my life."
From CNN staff
Colombia produced one of the most dramatic Women’s World Cup upsets, scoring in the last minute to beat two-time world champion Germany 2-1 last Sunday.
The South American side looked to have been denied a famous win after Alexandra Popp equalized for Germany from the penalty spot in the 89th minute, canceling out 18-year-old sensation Linda Caicedo’s wonderful opener at the start of the second half.
But, in the dying seconds, Manuela Vanegas scored with a brilliant header from a corner to spark frenzied celebrations inside the Sydney Football Stadium.
Despite losing the following match to Morocco, Colombia still finished top of Group H to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Jamaica will play in its first knockout round match ever at the Women's World Cup on Tuesday when they take on Colombia.
The Reggae Girlz earned their historic qualification to the knockouts with a gutsy draw against the mighty Brazil, which sent the Brazilians crashing out of the tournament.
After that match, Jamaica's manager Lorne Donaldson called it a "war."
Donaldson called the team's knockout round qualification "one of the best feelings I’ve had in my life."
Colombia produced one of the most dramatic Women’s World Cup upsets, scoring in the last minute to beat two-time world champion Germany 2-1 last Sunday.
The South American side looked to have been denied a famous win after Alexandra Popp equalized for Germany from the penalty spot in the 89th minute, canceling out 18-year-old sensation Linda Caicedo’s wonderful opener at the start of the second half.
But, in the dying seconds, Manuela Vanegas scored with a brilliant header from a corner to spark frenzied celebrations inside the Sydney Football Stadium.
Despite losing the following match to Morocco, Colombia still finished top of Group H to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
