The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off in Paris on Friday, June 7th with a match between France and Jamaica. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with both teams playing a hard-fought game.
France, the host nation, had the majority of possession throughout the match, but were unable to break through Jamaica’s defense. Jamaica, making their first ever appearance in the Women’s World Cup, put up a strong defensive performance and were able to keep the French attack at bay.
The French team had several chances to score, but were unable to capitalize. The best chance of the match came in the second half when Eugenie Le Sommer’s shot from outside the box was saved by Jamaica’s goalkeeper Sydney Schneider.
The draw was a good result for Jamaica, who will be looking to build on this performance in their next match against Australia on June 18th. For France, it was a disappointing result, as they will be looking to bounce back in their next match against South Korea on June 12th.
Overall, it was a good start to the Women’s World Cup and both teams can be proud of their performances. The tournament is sure to be an exciting one, and with France and Jamaica both playing well, it should be an interesting competition.
