KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fresh off a narrow 1-0 opening win over Panama in their two-match international friendly series, the Jamaican senior women’s national soccer team has shaken up its starting eleven for the second fixture, set to kick off Tuesday at Panama City’s Estadio Rommel Fernandez. Coaching staff have announced five new names in the starting lineup, with a mix of fresh faces and experienced core players to balance energy and tactical stability for the rematch.
Nyema Ingleton, Nikaya Small, Paige Bailey-Gayle, Trudi Carter and Natasha Thomas have all earned starting spots for the upcoming contest, building on the momentum from Jamaica’s opening victory. That opening win on Friday was secured by a first-half free kick goal from Shania Hayles, who retains her place in the starting eleven for the rematch.
In a move to maintain defensive solidity and on-field leadership, the coaching staff chose to keep several key regulars in the starting rotation. Starting goalkeeper Liya Brooks, as well as veteran defenders and midfielders Konya Plummer, Allyson Swaby, Deneisha Blackwood and Atlanta Primus all retain their positions from the first match.
The full starting lineup for Tuesday’s friendly is: Liya Brooks, Nyema Ingleton, Konya Plummer, Allyson Swaby, Deneisha Blackwood, Nikaya Small, Atlanta Primus, Paige Bailey-Gayle, Trudi Carter, Shania Hayles, and Natasha Thomas.
Reporting by Paul A Reid