Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz were shocked yesterday at the National Stadium, [used to be?] dubbed “The Office” because they rarely lost there, going doing 2-3 to Nicaragua.
It marked the 2nd time in history that Jamaica gave up 3 goals in World Cup qualification at the National Stadium, both ending in losses.
What does it mean?
This means, Jamaica will need to win the next game on Tuesday by 2 goals OR win by 1 goal and score 4 or more. Here are some scenarios:
In 1st leg | In 2nd leg,if … | Giving … | Then … |
---|---|---|---|
NIC won 3-2 | NIC wins by any margin | NIC more goals | JAM eliminated |
NIC won 3-2 | NIC draws | NIC more goals | JAM eliminated |
NIC won 3-2 | JAM wins 1-0 or 2-1 | Tie (3-3, 4-4), but NIC more goals AWAY (3) | JAM eliminated |
NIC won 3-2 | JAM wins 3-2 | Tie (5-5) | Extra time, + possible penalty shootout |
NIC won 3-2 | JAM wins 4-3 or 5-4… | Tie (6-6,7-7,…), but JAM more goals AWAY | JAM advances |
NIC won 3-2 | JAM wins by 2 or more goals | JAM more total goals | JAM advances |
Expect a few changes in the starting lineup, and a more-organized Jamaican team to win by at least 2 goals in Nicaragua Tuesday night and qualify. If JAM draws, loses, or wins 1-0 or 2-1, and is eliminated, there are too many negative possibilities for the Boyz, their coach / Technical Director, and Captain Burrell. But, I don’t expect that so I am not even thinking of those possibilities.
What are your thoughts?
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