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Women's Soccer Joe Browning

Schneider, Jamaica Fall To Italians

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – While Friday's outcome in Reims, France, wasn't ideal, UNCW goalkeeper Sydney Schneider said the experience of playing in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup will help Jamaica moving forward after a 5-0 loss to Italy.
 
"The result was not what we wanted, but I thought we were on the same page," said Schneider, a rising senior for the Seahawks. "We took some steps in the right direction and improved on some things we needed to. We just need to keep taking steps in the right direction in order to be successful."
 
Cristiana Girelli pocketed a hat trick and substitute Aurora Galli struck twice as Italy all but guaranteed qualification for the tournament's quarterfinals. Italy leads Group C with six points, followed by Brazil and Australia with three. Jamaica has not garnered a point.
 
Jamaica gets another chance on Tuesday, June 18, when the team takes on Australia its final match of the group stage at 3 p.m. ET. The match will be televised on ESPN2.
 
Italy flexed its collective muscles in Friday's match, grabbing a 2-0 lead at halftime, and tacking on three goals in the final period. However, Schneider, who garnered world headlines with a penalty kick save in a tournament-opening loss to superpower Brazil, was almost credited with turning back another one.
 
Italy jumped ahead after 12 minutes when Girelli converted a penalty on her second attempt. The penalty was awarded following a VAR review after Allyson Swaby brought down Barbara Bonansea. "Unfortunately, what would have been a highlight was taken back," said Schneider, who drew a yellow card for coming off her line.
 
Jamaica has raised eyebrows around the globe at the World Cup, embracing the underdog role on the world's biggest stage. The Stade Auguste Delaune crowd of 12,016 fans was emboldened and electric as students from schools around Reims flocked to the game.
 
"Once again, the atmosphere was insane," said Schneider. "The vibe is incredible. We were able to hear and see our fans. It was amazing and it made us feel truly supported."
 
Schneider, 19, helped Jamaica earn its first World Cup appearance with a third-place finish in the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship last October. Her grandparents were born in Jamaica and her mother, Andrea Kapinos, hails from the Caribbean island.
 
 
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Sydney Schneider

#1 Sydney Schneider

GK
5' 10"
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Players Mentioned

Sydney Schneider

#1 Sydney Schneider

5' 10"
Junior
GK