Young Reggae Boyz eliminated from World Cup
Published:Friday | June 24, 2011 | 5:59 PM
Jamaica were eliminated from 2011 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Mexico at the group stage following a 1-1 draw against France in Monterrey today.
Midfielder Andre Lewis gave the young Reggae Boyz the lead in the ninth minute, but France equalised through Abdallah Yaisien in the 58th minute.
It was the second goal for Jamaica at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Zhelano Barnes made history on Tuesday, when he scored Jamaica’s first-ever goal in a 2-1 loss to Argentina.
The Jamaicans played the final 12 minutes of today’s game with 10 players following the ejection of Jason Wint, who received a straight red card.
Japan finished top of the group with seven points following a 3-1 victory over Argentina. They advanced to the Round of 16 along with France, who finished second with five points.
Argentina finished in third spot with three points, while Jamaica ended at the bottom with a point.