Jamaica’s national women’s football team delivered a breathtaking performance on Saturday, obliterating Dominica with an unprecedented 18-0 victory in their FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying match at Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia. The staggering scoreline established a new benchmark for the Reggae Girlz, surpassing their previous record of 14-0 against St. Lucia in 2014.
The match unfolded as a clinical exhibition of offensive prowess, with defender Konya Plummer initiating the scoring barrage within the second minute—her first international goal since August 2018. The floodgates subsequently opened as captain Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw demonstrated why she ranks among football’s elite, netting a hat-trick that brought her international goal tally to 60 for Jamaica.
Kalyssa Van Zanten emerged as a dynamic force, securing her own hat-trick within a devastating nineteen-minute span during the first half. Jody Brown contributed equally to the carnage with three goals of her own, while Deneisha Blackwood added a second-half brace. substitutes Natasha Thomas, Shaneil Buckley, Atlanta Primus, and Shania Hayles all found the net, completing the most lopsided victory in Jamaica’s World Cup qualifying history.
Head Coach Hubert Busby praised his team’s professional approach while immediately redirecting focus toward their next challenge. “Our only focus is on Nicaragua,” Busby stated during the post-match press conference. “This match is done… tomorrow we turn the page and our focus is on Nicaragua on March 2.”
The victory positions Jamaica atop Group B alongside Nicaragua, though the Reggae Girlz boast superior goal differential. Despite the historic margin, Busby identified areas for improvement, noting that intensity levels naturally declined as the scoreline expanded. The team now prepares for their March 2026 encounter against Nicaragua, seeking a third consecutive Women’s World Cup appearance.