They are called on Reggae Girls, but from their first game in which they held France to a godless draw, Jamaica women made it clear that they were not at the Women's World Cup to dance.
And in a historic feat on Wednesday, reached the last 16, after holding more fancied to Brazil 0-0 draw, to send the South American champions home.
The elimination also brings an end to the career of Mata, the Brazilian legend who had said she would hang her booths after the World Cup holding in Australia and New Zealand.
Jamaica who held France to a scoreless draw in their opening encounter, what was the first statement of intent, beat Panama by a single goal to earn their first maximum points.
The draw with Brazil on Wednesday means that the Reggae Girls finish with five points, while Brazil who beat Panama, but lost to France, head home with four points.
Meanwhile, France pounded Panama 6-3 to win Group F with seven points.
In the first match of the day, South Africa defeated Argentina 3-2 to join Nigeria as the second African side to reach round 16 on four points.
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