Jamaica’s Late Goal Forces Decisive Match in England Series

The Horizon Series, contested for the Rhone Hornsby Trophy, consists of four matches, with two held in England and two in Jamaica. Jamaica secured a 50-49 victory over England with a goal in the final second, thereby forcing the four-match Horizon series into a decisive game. England had entered the game in Kingston, Jamaica’s capital, holding a 1-0 series advantage after their decisive 55-47 win in the second match played in Manchester. However, the Sunshine Girls began strongly, scoring five unanswered goals and concluding the first quarter with a 12-10 lead. The Roses recovered over the subsequent two quarters, narrowing the deficit to three points before the final 15 minutes. Nevertheless, Jamaica skillfully managed the clock before scoring the winning goal, thwarting Jess Thirlby’s team. Notably, Jamaica had also secured a 49-49 draw in the series’ opening match in Manchester, thanks to shooter Shanice Beckford’s goal in the final second. The decisive final game of the series is scheduled for 27 November at 00:00 GMT, with live coverage available on the BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, and its app.