Jamaica sealed their place within the ultimate of the 2025 Unity Cup with a dramatic 3-2 win over Trinidad & Tobago in a pulsating semi-final conflict on the Gtech Group Stadium in Brentford, Soccernet.ng studies.
In a contest full of twists, turns and late drama, the Reggae Boys raced right into a 2-0 lead earlier than Trinidad & Tobago mounted a spirited fightback — solely to be undone by a stoppage-time penalty.
Hull Metropolis midfielder Kasey Palmer put Jamaica forward within the twenty fifth minute from the penalty spot, a lead they carried into half-time.
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Simply eight minutes into the second half, Rumarn Burrell doubled the benefit with a composed end previous 40-year-old goalkeeping veteran Marvin Phillip.
Nevertheless, Trinidad & Tobago responded virtually instantly. Inside a minute, Isaiah Leacock halved the deficit with a strong strike. And the comeback was full when former Columbus Crew star Kevin Molino netted a wonderful equaliser to make it 2-2.
Late drama sends Jamaica to Unity Cup ultimate as Nigeria and Ghana lock horns in London Jollof derby
The stage appeared set for extra-time, however Jamaica had different plans. Within the fourth minute of added time, defender Richard King stored his cool to transform a dramatic late penalty, handing the Reggae Boys a spot in Saturday’s ultimate.
RICHARD KING CLOSED THE SHOW WITH COMPOSURE ⚡️
Our Boyz take recreation 1️⃣ towards Trinidad & Tobago within the Unity Cup with the final kick of the sport!
Drop a ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/44T83LQV8q
— Official J.F.F (@jff_football) Could 27, 2025
They may now face the winner of the extremely anticipated semi-final between West African giants Nigeria and Ghana, who meet on the identical venue immediately, Wednesday, Could 28.
The conflict — newest serving of the “Jollof Derby” — guarantees to be fiery. The final assembly between the perimeters noticed Nigeria declare a 2-1 pleasant win in Marrakech shortly after their run to the Africa Cup of Nations ultimate. Ghana, in distinction, exited the match on the group stage.
Ademola Lookman and Cyriel Dessers had been the scorers that day, however Lookman, together with talisman Victor Osimhen, has been excused from this match. Dessers, nonetheless, is on the market and anticipated to guide the Tremendous Eagles’ frontline, with the Rangers striker set to play a pivotal position towards the Black Stars.
The winner will earn a spot in Saturday’s ultimate towards a assured Jamaican aspect, whereas the loser will contest the third-place playoff towards Trinidad & Tobago.
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