Jamaica’s Under-20 Reggae Boyz sealed their spot in the CONCACAF U20 Championship after a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Bermuda in their final Group F qualifying match at the St. Kitts and Nevis FA Technical Centre.
The young Boyz wasted no time, as Robinho Gordon opened the scoring just two minutes into the game, setting the tone for Jamaica’s early dominance. Fabian Reynolds doubled the lead in the 11th minute with a well-taken strike.
Despite controlling possession and creating several scoring opportunities, Jamaica missed a chance to extend their lead before halftime when Romaine Blake’s penalty attempt was off target.
Bermuda staged a comeback after the break, with Xahvi Dezora and Hayden Dill scoring in quick succession to level the score at 2-2.
Ashton Gordon ultimately secured victory for Jamaica
Undeterred, Jamaica continued to press forward, with Denzil McKenzie and Robinho Gordon coming close to scoring. Substitute Ashton Gordon ultimately secured victory for Jamaica with a superb strike in the 83rd minute.
With the win, Jamaica finished atop Group F with nine points, ahead of Martinique, Bermuda, and Grenada. They had won the first game against Martinique 1-0, before defeating Grenada 2-0.
Nicaragua, Canada, and Haiti also secured their places in the championship, while Group C and B are yet to determine their qualifiers.
The CONCACAF U20 Championship is scheduled to take place in Mexico from July 19 to August 4, where Jamaica’s U20 Reggae Boyz will aim to make their mark on the international stage.
