In a hotly contested Concacaf Women’s Championship qualifying clash held in Kingston on Saturday, Jamaica secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Antigua and Barbuda’s women’s national team, with star captain Khadija “Bunny” Shaw delivering a standout three-goal performance that cemented her side’s position at the top of Group B.
Though the final scoreline leaned heavily in Jamaica’s favor, Antigua and Barbuda’s squad put on a gritty, determined display from the opening whistle that earned widespread praise even in defeat. The breakthrough for the home side came just moments before the halftime break, when Shaw stepped up to the penalty spot. She sent Antigua and Barbuda goalkeeper Anik Jarvis diving the wrong direction to slot home the opening goal, putting Jamaica up 1-0 going into the interval.
Shaw’s momentum did not slow after the restart. Just minutes into the second half, she fired a powerful left-footed strike from inside the 18-yard box to double Jamaica’s lead. Before Antigua and Barbuda could regroup, Shaw completed her hat-trick, rising above the defense to nod a floated cross into the back of the net. An additional late goal from Jamaica pushed the final score to 4-0.
The three points from this win brings Jamaica’s total to nine points from three group stage matches, keeping them firmly at the top of Group B and on track to secure a spot in the Concacaf Championship finals scheduled for later this year. Despite the lopsided score, Antigua and Barbuda’s side emphasized post-match that their squad turned in a “strong and spirited performance,” with observers highlighting the team’s resilience and fight throughout the 90 minutes against the higher-ranked Jamaican side.