2023-08-08 11:37:16
Colombia achieved a historic qualification to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup following defeating Jamaica 1-0, a team that had not conceded a goal in the tournament.
(Colombia beats Jamaica and makes history in the Women’s World Cup! Relive the great goal).
It is the first time that Colombia has reached the third round in a major women’s soccer tournament, and now they will face England, a favorite to lift the cup, next Saturday.
Catalina Usme scored the goal in the 51st minute that broke the Jamaican spell of keeping a clean sheet in their first three games, following receiving a cross from the youngster Ana María Guzmán. Then, following the game, the emotion was immeasurable.
(Catalina Usme made Colombia dream: see her great goal vs. Jamaica in the Women’s World Cup).
Usme’s history tears
“We want to continue making history. We want to advance further. Colombia wants more and we are going to do everything for our goal,” said Usme, at the end of the commitment.
“So many things go through my head that I can’t describe what I’m feeling. They are years of loving this, years of work, of fighting, of everything. From falls, getting back up and getting a step to such an important instance is incredible, God is incredible and he has been a faithful believer that this team can handle more ”, he declared.
“I can’t describe what I’m feeling,” he added.
Then, it was recorded on the broadcast, her tears were uncontrollable.
“Now we’re going to England. This team is wonderful, I want to be here with them, we have to keep dreaming, this team has what,” Usme announced.
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