Women's U-17

5 - 0

Jamaica

Montego Bay, Jamaica | Catherine Hall Park

Nadia Pestell
Simmrin Dhaliwal

85'
Anyssa Ibrahim
Marie-Mychèle Métivier

76'
74'

Caution: Player Carded (Jamaica)
canw17 Goal: Levasseur, Marie. Assist: Kinzner, Sarah Marie Levasseur

70'
Nadya Gill
Emily Borgmann

60'
canw17 Goal: Kinzner, Sarah. Assist: Goal Scorer Sarah Kinzner

48'
canw17 Goal: Fleming, Jessie. Assist: Goal Scorer Jessie Fleming

30'
canw17 Goal: Borgmann, Emily. Assist: Métivier, Marie-Mychèle Emily Borgmann

27'
canw17 Goal: Métivier, Marie-Mychèle. Assist: Goal Scorer Marie-Mychèle Métivier

4'

Timeline

Women's U-17

KO

KO
4 ' | Marie-Mychèle Métivier
27 ' | Emily Borgmann
30 ' | Jessie Fleming
HT

HT
48 ' | Sarah Kinzner
60 ' | Nadya Gill - Emily Borgmann
70 ' | Marie Levasseur
74 ' |
76 ' | Anyssa Ibrahim - Marie-Mychèle Métivier
85 ' | Nadia Pestell - Simmrin Dhaliwal
FT

FT

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Jamaica

Match Report

Surrounded by a hostile crowd of Yellow and Green, Canada took on Jamaica in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Under-17 Women's Championship. The winner would not only advance to the final but also qualify for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2014.

The match was played on a hot, slick evening in Catherine Hall Stadium. Despite muggy weather thousands of hometown supporters showed-up hoping that the Junior Reggae Girlz could upset the Canucks. After all, only a few hours before, Mexico had defeated tournament favourites USA on this very pitch.

Canada, however, came out firing. Taking the lead within four minutes when Marie-Mychèle Métivier’s shot was deflected by a defender on it’s way towards net. This was Métivier sixth goal of the tournament, making her Canada’s as well as the tournament’s leading scorer.

The goal followed a series of corner kicks. The third of which was only partially cleared by Jamaica, creating a scramble inside of the 18-yard box, which fell to Métivier who pounced on the loose ball.

Canada would strike again in the 27th minute, when Emily Borgmann, collected a pass from fellow attacker Marie Levasseur that evaded Jamaica’s keeper, Shanay Ricketts, and guided it across the line.

Three minutes later, Captain Jessie Fleming would make it 3-0, firing a rocket off of the crossbar and into the back of the net from outside of the 18-yard box.

While there was plenty of offense, Canada’s backline of Simmrin Dhaliwal, Easther Mayi Kith, Bianca St-Georges and Rachel Jones deserve credit for supporting the midfield and helping to generate the attack. Mayi Kith, who replaced the injured Mika Richards, was especially impressive making several key tackles.

Although there were fewer goals in the second-half, Canada remained dominant following the re-start. In fact, the Canucks appeared more composed, while their opponents seemed tired.

What followed was a plethora of chances, leaving Canada with 25 shots on goal after 90 minutes, compared to six for Jamaica. While Ricketts deserves credit for the saves, Canada was unlucky to hit the post and miss clear opportunities.

However, the Canucks would add to their lead in the 48th minute. The goal by Midfielder Sarah Kinzner was her first of the tournament. Racing towards goal to track down a looping pass by Fleming, Kinzner out-hustled her defender, stretching for the ball and deflecting it past the on-rushing Ricketts.

The final goal of the match would come courtesy of Levasseur. Throughout the match the striker was finding space, but her shots were directed straight at Rickets. But in the 70th minute she would be rewarded, beating the keeper, with a long-shot to seal the 5:0 victory.

CANADA-JAMAICA LINEUPS

Canada’s starting XI featured Rylee Ann Foster in goal. Simmrin Dhaliwal, Rachel Jones, Easther Mayi Kith and Bianca St-Georges in Defense. Karima Lemire, Jessie Fleming (Captain) and Sarah Kinzner in midfield. Marie Levasseur, Emily Borgmann and Marie-Mychèle Métivier in attack.

In the second half, coach Beverly Priestman replaced Borgmann with Nadya Gill 60’, Métivier with Anyssa Ibrahim 76’ and Simmrin Dhaliwal with Nadia Pestell 85’.

Jamaica’s starting XI featured Shanay Ricketts in goal. Sashine Smith, Cachet Lue, Konya Plummer and Deneisha Blackwood in defense. Khadija Shaw (Captain), Jorja Hughes and Jessica Johnson in midfield. Felicia Davidson, Robyn-Anne Whittaker and Asia Lee-Fatt in attack.

In the second half, coach Merron Gordon replaced Felicia Davidson with Petagay Planter 63’, Jessica Johnson with Carlleltia Savizon 67’ and Asia Lee-Fatt with Amoya Johanosn-Crawford 73’.