UPCOMING GAMES
Jamaica vs Nigeria: May 29 - London,
Jamaica vs Ireland: June 2 - London
Jamaica vs Haiti: June 12- Miami

Reggae Boyz stop Venezuela
April 29
Jamaica emerged 2-1 winners over Venezuela in their friendly international football match at the National Stadium last night. New Reggae Boyz striker Marlon King, scored a debut goal in the 10th minute and Andy Williams unleashed a screamer just before half time to give Jamaica the win. Both goals were assisted by Ricardo Fuller. Venezula's lone goal was scored by Juan Orango in the 27th minute as his 30 yards shot was misjudged by out-of-position Donovan Ricketts. There were a number of incidents between the players as the game was poorly handled by Barbadian referee, Noel Ford. The win serves a morale booster for the Reggae Boyz upcoming world cup qualifer on June 12 against Haiti. | More in the Forum

Jamaica's U-20 Performance in Germany
April 15
Jamaica's U-20 team advanced to the second round of the 12-team Die Auslosung Fur NOKIA-debitel-Cup 2004 held in Germany which was won by Juventus.Below is the game performance summary submitted by forum members Andy and Frog from Germany. Read more at their website www.reggaeboyz.de
Game 1: Reggae Boyz 0 vs Fortuna Duesseldorf 1
Reggae Boyz seemed to suffer from jet lag after the 15 hours journey and arriving 19 hours before their first kick-off. Temperature was a cold 5 degrees celius and raining. Fortuna played a well orginized defense and have one strong guy in the offense. Reggae Boyz had 80% ball possession during the match, but no big chance until the last 5 minutes. Fortuna scored in the middle of the second half and held off the young Boyz for the win. The young Reggae Boyz Team: R. Thompson - J. Taylor, Findlayson, Howard, Wolfe, Priestly, Myton, Shelton, West, Austin, Reid. Subs in the second half: in: Bernard, D. Thompson, Wong - out: Findlayson, Howard, Myton

Game 2: Reggae Boyz 1 vs Borussia Dortmund 1
Dortmund is twice as strong as Fortuna and much more experienced as a team. It was starting to rain at kick-off and just as cold as the previous day. The Boyz find their way through a strong Dortmund midfield and Priestly scored. The game had lots of little fouls on both sides, but the referee only uses his whistle to give Dortmund the ball. He was really home-blinded at all. Dortmund equalized from a free kick from 18 meters as there was some confusion in Boyz-defense. Team: Robinson - J. Taylor, Howard, Wolfe, Priestly, Myton, Shelton, West, Austin, Reid (11th is missing, Moodie). Subs - in: Findlayson, Spence, D. Thompson - out: Priestly, Myton, West

Game 3: Reggae Boyz 1 vs Bayern Munich 0
Because Fortuna beat Dortmund surprisingly 1-0 on saturday afternoon, Fortuna was No.1 in the 3-teams-group. Dormund and the Boyz were equal with points and goals. Boyz defense hold strong and survive15 corner-kicks, no chances for the Bayern-offense gettin through the Boyz-defense within the game. Two of the corners were followed by a good header flying nearby the Boyz-goal, but everything else was in Thompsons safe hands. On the other side a big chance for Priestly in a one-on-one situation with the Bayern-keeper and an offside-goal. The referee give Bayern again a few more chances with his little whistle, but this time this doesn«t matter anyway. Team: R. Thompson - Bernard, J. Taylor, Howard, Wolfe, Priestly, Shelton, West, Wong, Austin, Reid. Subs - in: Spence, D. Thompson - out: Howard, Shelton (i couldn«t see a third sub?)

Game 4. Reggae Boyz 3- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 (penalty kicks)
Bayer 04 won the cup last year, so this was a tough rival in reaching the semi-final. The game started fast and very competetive with the Boyz on the defensive. With very fast players at the right and the left wing Bayer 04 put a lot of pressure on the Boyz. With some, lets say "unlucky" tacklings (not unfair, cause they always hit the ball) the Boyz the game was getting rough. One player of Bayer 04 had to be exchanged cause of a hit by in the box. The referees decission: a indirect free-kick from 12m distance. Some minutes later again a rough tackle by a Reggae Boyz made the Bayer 04-bench go wild. "You destroy our players." was one of the nice sentences - spoken in english by a Bayer-offical. They had some in german, too, but i won«t translate this ones here. Besides this trash talking the game was realy exciting, in the second half the Boyz were gettin more offensive and worked out some good chances. Shots from both teams just missed the goals. Finally the penalty shootout to decide and the Bayer-team was the lucky one, the keeper made a good save on the last one. Team: Robinson - Bernard, J. Taylor, Howard, Wolfe, Priestly, Shelton, West, Wong, Austin, Reid. Subs - in: Moodie, Myton, R. Taylor - out: Howard, Wolfe, Wong. Penalty-kickers: Priestly, Shelton, West, Austin and Reid, who was the unlucky one. read more in forum

JAMAICA HELD TO TIE BY HONDURAS
April 1
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz were held to a 2-2 tie by Honduras in their friendly international at the National Stadium in Jamaica. Jamaica's goals were scored by Onandi Lowe in the ninth minute and Fabian Davis in the 52nd minute to give the Boyz a 2-0 lead. Honduras were able to level the score with goals from Emil Martinex (66th minute), and Milton Nunez (78th). The Boyz fell asleep towards the end of the game and were lucky to earn a tie with their South American opponents. Jamaica's technical director Carl Brown said that his team played well for the first 45 minutes but was affected by injuries to Donovan Ricketts, Claude Davis and Garfield Reid. This was the third meeting in three years between thetwo teams. Click for match Report

Jamaica is home to the CFU marketing division
March 7
At the official opening ceremony of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) marketing division at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, the vice president of FIFA, Austin "Jack" Warner said that in his opinion the best location to host the CFU marketing division is Jamaica. The CFU marketing division will be headed by Horace Burrell, former JFF president, and will be located at the Towers, in New Kingston. One of the functions of the CFU is look for profitable areas in marketing of Caribbean football including the selling of the Caribbean television rights for the 2006 World Cup qualifiers. A part of the profits is to be used to put in place an under-14 tournament throughout the Caribbean. Warner expressed confidence in Burrell as head of the marketing division and his ability to sell ideas. Also in attendance was Creston Boxill who recently defeated Burrell for the post of JFF president.

JAMAICA SHOCK URUGUAY 2-0
Feb 19
In a thrilling display, Jamaica defeated two-time World Cup champions Uruguay 2-0 in their international friendly at the National Stadium on Wednesday. With goals from striker, Onandi Lowe and the speedy Jermaine Johnson, Jamaica's Reggae Boyz turned in an exciting performance in front of over 25,000 spectators at the game. The first goal came from a free kick after the tricky Ricardo Fuller was brought down on one of his dribbles only 10 minutes into the game. Lowe, the Rushden and Diamond striker, hit a thunderous 25-yard freekick to beat Gustavo Munua in goal for Uruguay. The second goal came late in the second half when Tyrone Marshall, having an outstanding game, dismissed two defenders and then dribbled to the edge of the penalty area before passing the ball Jermaine Johnson, who slotted home to the delight of the Reggae Boyz fans. Uruguay had their share of chances, the best being a penalty in the 34th minute when Fabian Davis was called for hand ball. The resulting kick from Erenesto Chevanton's was blocked by Jamaica's goalkeeper captain, Donovan Ricketts. Teams: Jamaica: Donovan Ricketts, Fabian Davis (Michael Johnson), Damion Stewart, Claude Davis, Garfield Reid, Tyrone Marshall (Jermaine Johnson), Richard Langley (Cornel Chin-Sue), Micah Hyde (Jonathan Williams), Andy Williams (Craig Ziadie), Ricardo Fuller (Damani Ralph), Onandi Lowe. Uruguay: Manua Gustavo, Diego Forlan (Fernando Correa), Ernesto Chevanton, Jorge Curbelo, Pablo Lima, Pablo Mello, Richard Nunez, Martin Liguera, Ruben Olivera, Jorge Martinez, Marcelo Zalayeta. Referee: Ted Gordon (Trinidad & Tobago)

URUGUAY TO FIELD STRONG TEAM AGAINST BOYZ
Feb 9
Two-time World Cup champions Uruguay will play an international friendly against the Reggae Boyz at the National Stadium on Wednesday, February 18. The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has announced that Uruguay is expected to field strong team for the engagement. In a media release, the JFF disclosed the Uruguayan team, who are ranked 21 by FIFA, have confirmed that they will be in Jamaica. Among the players listed to make the trip are Gustavo Munua (Deportivo LA Coruna), German Hornos (Sevilla), Martin Liguera (Mallorca), Fernando Correa (Mallorca), Ruben Oliviero (Atletico Madrid), Diego Lopez (Cagliari), Giani Guigou (Siena), Alvaro Recoba (Inter Milan), Marcelo Zalayeta (Perugia) and Enesto Chevaton (Lecce) along with England-based Manchester United star forward, Diego Forlan. The Reggae Boyz are expected to include players such as Ricardo Fuller and Claude Davis (Preston North End), Onandi Lowe and Paul Hall (Rushden and Diamonds), Omar Daley (Reading), Donovan Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Jermaine Johnson (Oldham), Richard Langley (Cardiff City), Frank Sinclair (Liecester City), Kevin Lisbie (Charlton Athletic) and Ian Goodison. more in the Forum

Mexico stops Jamaica U23 in Olympic Qualifying
Feb 5
Report by Lincoln
4 goals from Mexico erased any hopes for the Jamaican U23 football team in their regional Olympic qualifying in Mexico. The first goal came by way of a penalty. The second goal was the normal mental lapse exhibited by Jamaican players ....Mexicans played a quick one two .One of the central defenders was caught flat footed McCullum came out to cut down the angle. The Mexican blasted a shot on the underside of the crossbar. A Jamaican defender tried to clear it off the line and the advancing Mexican attacker kicks it in the roof. 3rd goal was a mess. The keeper rolled the ball to the right back at the six yard box. The ball was just played up the flank by a player exhibiting as much energy as if he was just waking up. Ball intercepted ....was in the back of the net in seconds. McCullum did not stand a chance!!! more in the Forum

Costa Rica Defeats U23 In Olympic Qualifer
Feb 3
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP):
ROY MYRIE scored two quick goals midway through the second half to ignite Costa Rica to a 3-0 victory over Jamaica yesterday in the opening of regional Olympic qualifying. Mexico was playing Trinidad and Tobago in the other game of the night at Jalisco Stadium in Mexico's second-largest city. A stumble by Jamaica's Simeon Howell left Myrie unguarded about 15 metres (yards) out from the Jamaican goal and he knocked a shot past goalkeeper Richard McCallum 68 minutes into the game. Five minutes later, against a deteriorating Jamaican defence, Myrie scored off a pass inside the goal box. After a sloppy, foul-plagued start, both Costa Rica and Jamaica started to mount threats around half time - but the Central Americans steadily asserted dominance. Costa Rica began to find routes through Jamaica's defensive wall - paths that began to look like highways as the Caribbean team seemed to tire at the same time it shifted to a more offensive style in an effort to catch up. Costa Rica scored a final goal in stoppage time as Alvaro Saborio fired a shot that bounced off McCallum to Leonardo Araya, who blasted the ball home. It could have been worse for Jamaica. McCallum repeatedly made diving, leaping saves and was fortunate at 63 minutes when the ball bounced around the goal box between attackers and defenders before it was finally cleared. Only two of the eight teams in the tournament for the North and Central American and Caribbean region will advance to the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Today in suburban Zapopan, the United States starts play against Panama while Canada meets Honduras. LINEUPS: JAMAICA: Richard McCallum, Roland Dean, Christopher Harvey, Garfield Reid, Desmon Breakenridge (Christopher Nicholas 70), Tyron Sawyers, Bradley Thomas, Shaver Thomas, Simeon Howell, Omar Daley (Keith Kelly 59) and Nicholas Addlery (Demar Phillips 75). COSTA RICA: Adrian De Lemos, Pablo Salazar, Michael Umana, Jose Luis Lopez, Pablo Brenes, Jose Villalobos, Junior Diaz (Leonardo Araya 89), Carlos Hernandez (Warren Granados 62), Alvaro Saborio, Roy Myrie and Winston Parks (Erick Scott 45). REFEREE: Neal Brizan (Trinidad and Tobago). more in the Forum

ReggaeBoyz U-23 vs FIU
1/24/04
Game Report by Princess
It was a spirited Jamaican based FIU student crowd cheered on the U23s in a very friendly/practice at the Golden Panthers' soccer field. A rapid succession of goals in the first 15 minutes of the game saw the obviously unfit home team down by 3 goals. With Kelly's swift passes and Dean's fancy footwork the Athens-bound U23 team had the mostly Jamaican students on their feet to chants of Ele's 'Down the Flank'. With numerous subs the home team seemed to take most of the first 45 minutes to warm up. However, once the coach seemed to find the right pieces to his puzzled team they upped the tempo. The Boyz could have almost seen their 3 goal lead vanish with FIU missing several sitters. Not to become undone infront of a home crowd FIU faught hard and long to keep the count at 3. It was an uphill task trying to penetrate the visitor's midfield. Building from the back and stringing numerous passes the Jamaicans had their hosts falling like dominoes. Trini-based striker Adderley seemed to take a few minutes to get into the game and should have been taking more shots. The unusually quiet coach team duo of Cargill and Brown on a few occassions gave instructions to the Boyz. more in the Forum

Reggae Boyz to host Uruguay
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Earl Bailey, PRO January 23, 2004 JFF, Kingston Jamaica IT NEVER RAINS BUT IT POURS! JamaicaÕs World Cup preparationÕs goes up another notch come February 18, when the Reggae Boyz host two-time World Cup champions, Uruguay, at the National Stadium on February 18 starting at 7:00pm. It never rains but it pours as one day earlier, February 17, a Jamaica select team, comprising mainly local-based players, will tackle the National Under-23 team of China in that country. In-form Uruguay are ranked 21st in the World by FIFA, and currently fourth in the South American World Cup qualifiers with two wins, one loss and a draw dramatic 3-3 against Brazil. Results of last four World Cup qualifying games: 19-Nov-03 BRAZIL: URUGUAY 3:3 (2:0) 15-Nov-03 URU:CHILE 2:1 (1:1) 10-Sep-03 PARAGUAY: URU 4:1 (1:1) 07-Sep-03 URU:BOLIVIA 5:0 (2:0) Uruguay will be sending a strong squad, as they too will be using the game as preparation for their next World Cup encounter against Venezuela on March 30, while Technical Director Carl Brown will name the strongest possible selection to meet the rampant South Americans.

Fuller being targeted in Britain
PRESTON, England, CMC:
Jan. 1-2004
THE MANAGER of English First Division club Preston North End has confirmed for the first time that several scouts in Britain are targeting his exciting Jamaican striker Ricardo Fuller. With 14 goals so far, Fuller is by far PNE's top scorer in the league this season and team manager Craig Brown does not want to lose him. In a PNE web-site story yesterday, Brown said nobody has yet made their intentions clear and accepting an offer to transfer Fuller would be a "worst case scenario". "I know that there is interest because people are coming to watch him or they are coming to watch us and he is obviously impressing them. I am hoping that Ricardo can fulfill his ambitions with Preston North End," Brown said. Before moving to PNE, Fuller had created waves in Scotland where he played for Hearts. In his latest outstanding display, the tall 24-year-old striker pumped in three goals for PNE as they fought off Burnley 5-3 in a pre-Christmas match. "Hopefully he will continue to play well and hopefully we will keep our player, but you can never predict what will happen," said Brown. more in the Forum

Players Called To Camp
Jan. 1-2004
Reggae Boyz under-23 & senior squads called Twenty-one under-23 players and 14 senior players have been summoned to camp by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) for training. The players will head into camp on Sunday January 4 and will break on Friday January 9. No overseas-based players have been included. Players are asked to report to the players house at 102 Shortwood Road. Under-23 players are asked to take their passports. Under-23's: Allien Whittaker, Richard McCallum, Maurice Evans, Jacomena Barrett, Christopher Harvey, Shavar Thomas, Alex Thomas, Marlon Bennett, Tyrone Sawyers, Garfield Reid, Demar Phillips, Desmond Breakenridge, Fabian Dawkins, Keith Kelly, Wolry Wolfe, Lovell Palmer, Lenworth Hyde, Weston Forrest, Roland Dean, Luton Shelton, Carlington Smith. Seniors: Shawn Sawyers, Aaron Lawrence, Fabian Taylor, Damion Stewart, Ian Goodison, Theodore Whitmore, Fabian Davis, Gerald Neil, Teofore Bennett, Kasai Hinds, Jonathan Williams, Cornel Chin-Sue, Roen Nelson, Jermaine Hue.

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