The answer to the quiz question of who was responsible for this finish, the end to the long and storied World Cup career of the Brazil great Marta, will be Jamaica.
Marta’s two-decade relationship with the World Cup is over after Jamaica, one of the surprise performers in a tournament marked by surprise performances, prevented Brazil from securing the win it required to reach the round of 16. Jamaica held Brazil scoreless in a draw, 0-0, in Melbourne.
“Marta ends here. There’s no more World Cup for Marta,” she said. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity I had to play in another World Cup, and very happy with everything that has been happening in women’s football in Brazil and in the world.