Prendergast’s magnificent late strike earn U17 Girlz draw

Jamaica under-17 Reggae Girlz had to settle to a 1-1 draw with Guyana in their opening Concacaf u17 women Group D World Cup qualification at the Stadion Guillermo Prospero Trinidad in Aruba on Sunday.

Alexuandria Chasles gave Guyana the lead in the 76th minute, but Nycolette Prendergast salvaged a point for the Reggae Girlz with a magnificent goal - struck from near 30 yards that flew into the pigeon-hole - at the 85th-minute strike.

In an equally contested match, the Guyanese came closest to taking the lead in the first half when Chasles rattled the bar in the 20th minute.

Nevertheless, the Jamaicans looked more likely to score and had half chances through Shennel Walters and Riquanna Richards.

In an even more balanced second half, the Lady Jaguars hit the bar for a second time through Ellie Biffin's long range effort.

Guyana would take the lead after 76 minutes when Kalila Daley's weak clearance landed in the path of Chasles, who slotted home from six yards.

However, the young Reggae Girlz fought back and had chances through Elizabeth Miller and Jamara Jones.

However, Prendergast netted the equaliser with a powerful strike inside the far post, with five minutes remaining.

Jamaica and Guyana share the lead in Group D with a point each. Honduras and host country Aruba were down to play the other game in the group, in a late match.

livingston.scott@gleanerjm.com