World Cup 1998 : Jamaica and Japan eliminated from FIFA World Cup
LYON, Jun. 26, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : Jamaica defeated Japan by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Friday afternoon at the Stade de Gerland in Lyon.
Theodore Whitmore scored dual goals
Jamaica dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Theodore Whitmore in the 39th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Jamaicans further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Whitmore in the 54th minute.
Both teams are eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group H
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Overview
Japan at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Jamaica at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Japan
1:2
Jamaica
1:2 (0:1)
- 26 June 1998
- 16:00
- Lyon
Group H
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 9 |
 Croatia | 6 |
| Jamaica | 3 |
| Japan | 0 |
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