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Reggae Boyz's dream lives on!

Published: Wednesday | October 17, 2012 Comments 0
Dane Richards, who scored a brace to ensure Jamaica move on in the World Cup qualifiers, is congratulated after the match.
Dane Richards, who scored a brace to ensure Jamaica move on in the World Cup qualifiers, is congratulated after the match.
Jamaica's captain Luton Shelton (21) in action during last night's World Cup qualifier at the National Stadium. Jamaica won 4-1 to advance to next year's final round of qualifiers. photos by Ricardo Makyn
Jamaica's captain Luton Shelton (21) in action during last night's World Cup qualifier at the National Stadium. Jamaica won 4-1 to advance to next year's final round of qualifiers. photos by Ricardo Makyn
Jamaica's ace midfielder Jermaine Hue (16) hurdles a tackle from Antigua and Barbuda's defender, Luke Blakely.
Jamaica's ace midfielder Jermaine Hue (16) hurdles a tackle from Antigua and Barbuda's defender, Luke Blakely.
Richards (11) fires home the goal that sealed Jamaica's spot in the final round of qualifiers.
Richards (11) fires home the goal that sealed Jamaica's spot in the final round of qualifiers.


Jamaica defeat Antigua 4-1 to advance to final round of World Cup 2014 qualifiers

Jamaica's Reggae Boyz kept their hopes of advancing to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil alive following a 4-1 win over Antigua and Barbuda at the National Stadium last night.

Two goals from striker Dane Richards and one each from Demar Phillips and defender Nyron Nosworthy rescued the national team from a previously precarious position. The Boyz, however, truth be told, had plenty of help from their neighbours to the north - the United States.

The USA ended Guatemala's hopes of advancing following a 3-1 win, in Kansas City, and in the process aided Jamaica's cause of progressing to the final round by virtue of a superior goal difference.

The team's hopes of progressing beyond the semi-final round had looked bleak following a loss to Guatemala last Friday, which had put the Boyz three points behind both Group A leaders.

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