Panama closes out Qualifiers campaign with victory over Jamaica

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·23 March 2026

Panama closes out Qualifiers campaign with victory over Jamaica

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica – The Final Round of the 2026 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers concluded with Panama defeating Jamaica 3-1 in Group C at the Costa Rica Football Federation Field #2 in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Panama captain Cristabella Ríos broke the deadlock in the 25’ with a right-footed finish from the center of the box following a corner.

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Jamara Jones equalized for Jamaica in the 49’, capitalizing on a defensive mistake and slotting the ball at the bottom-left corner from inside the box.

Naomi Zafrani restored Panama’s lead in the 81’, bringing down a cross from Guillehely Distancia inside the box, before finishing off with a right-footed effort.

Poppy Wakefield rounded out the result for Las Canaleras with a late strike in the 90’+1’.

Panama concludes its campaign in third place in Group C with three points, while Jamaica finished in fourth place.