MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jamaica advanced to the knockout round for the first time following a 0-0 draw Wednesday that ended Brazil’s run in the group stage for the first time since 1995 at the Women’s World Cup.
The scoreless game in Melbourne also ended Brazilian great Marta’s World Cup career.
She holds the all-time scoring record with 17 goals at the World Cup but couldn’t add to her tally in her sixth trip to the global tournament.
After conceding 12 goals in its Women’s World Cup debut in 1999, Jamaica shut out France,…
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