Ja-making history; Jamaica 0-0 Brazil

In a shocking but fair result, Jamaica qualified for the last 16 at the expense of the perennial might of Brazil, who bow out at the group stage for the first time since 1995. 

Owing to France having an assured lead over Panama for the duration, Brazil required a win to progress from Group F. 

Not even 37 year old Brazilian icon and record World Cup scorer Marta (17 goals) could carry the team through to the knockout stages; her final hurrah more final misery after what can only be deemed a hugely disappointing campaign for camp Brazil, save for one slick victory over Panama.

Jamaica, as proven in their mainstay so far at 2023, were unable to have their goal-line broken and procure one of the best defensive statistics left in the tournament. 

Jamaica remain undefeated and their steel resolution untarnished without even conceding a single goal. They progress to the knockout phase for the first time in their history - finishing second to France - and will face either Germany, Colombia or Morocco.    

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