The Men’s Senior National Team almost pulled off a major upset at Windsor Park as they almost rescued a point coming from 3 goals down in their World Cup Qualifying match against Jamaica on Sunday.
Despite suffering a heavy 6 goal defeat in their last match against Guatemala, Dominica came out a different team in front of the home fans and took the game to the Jamaican’s early on.
Coach Ellington Sabin had made one change to the starting line with Audel Laville replacing Javid George, and Laville made an impressive start to the game.
Dominica stood toe to toe with the reggae boys until they conceded a goal against the run of play in the 31st minute when Shamar Nicholson pounced on a loose ball in the back to put Jamaica in front.
The Jamaican’s doubled their lead in the 43rd minute with Kaheim Dixon capitalizing on another defensive let down.
The Jamaican’s went into the half with a 2-nil lead.
Despite being down 2-nil, Dominica kept fighting but just couldn’t find a way on the score sheet.
Jamaica then scored a 3rd goal in the 80th minute of play with Shamar Nicholson converting from the penalty spot.
Just when it looked like things were done and dusted, Dominica found a second wind.
Substitute Javid George pulled one back in the 83rd minute, thanks to a brilliant through ball from another substitute Savio Anselm.
A few minutes later Troy Jules added another scoring off a brilliant free kick, making it 3-2 in the 89th minute.
With the roaring crowd behind them, Dominica continued to press for the equalizer, but ran out of time in the end.
And at the full time whistle it was Jamaica 3, Dominica 2.
Team Head Coach Ellington Sabin speaking after the match says despite the loss he was proud of the fight back from the team.
Team Captain Glenson Prince was also proud of the character displayed by the team and thanks the thousands of fans for their support.
About the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers.
Dominica has been placed in Group E, with Jamaica, Guatemala, The Dominican Republic, and the British Virgin Islands.
Results to date:
Guatemala – 6
Dominica – 0
Jamaica – 1
Dominican Republic – 0
Guatemala – 3
BVI–0
Jamaica – 3
Dominica – 2
Points Table
Guatemala – 6 points
Jamaica – 6 points
Dominican Republic – 0 points
BVI – 0 points
Dominica – 0 points
