Mexico qualifies for the quarterfinals with a historic victory over the US – – 2024-02-28 18:40:36

The Mexican National Team stood up to the United States with an impeccable defensive line and a spectacular Jacqueline Ovalle, a player who was in charge, with a great goal, of giving the Aztec team the victory and a place in the quarterfinals of the W Gold Cup.

The team led by Pedro López had a good start to the match, withstanding the high pressure and intensity of the United States players. A free kick by María Sánchez in the 14th minute that ended up in the hands of Alyssa Naeher was the team’s first warning at the rival goal.

It was precisely the Houston Dash player, along with Jacqueline Ovalle, who generated the most danger in the first part of the match.

Mexico managed to spend the 30 minutes stopping the United States and with the score tied at zero, and even began to show a better face despite not having possession of the ball.

The ‘Maga’ Ovalle was in charge of opening the scoring at the Dignity Health Sports Park in the 37th minute with a tremendous goal. The Tigres star took advantage of a mistake by Sauerbrunn, stood in front of the goalkeeper and scored Mexico’s first goal with a mid-range shot.

Before the break, Karla Nieto tried to put the second on the scoreboard, but the shot ended up hitting the crossbar

The Aztec team did not give up in the second half, they continued with the same intensity, holding back the United States attacks with a good defensive line and generating danger on the wings, again with Ovalle as the most dangerous player.

Kiana Palacios, with a great play at 66′, escaped from five players and shot at goal, however, the shot was deflected into a corner kick.

The United States team was close to the tie in the 77th minute with a cross that Alex Morgan could not finish, but Trinity Rodman found the ball and sent it to the goal taking advantage of Barreras’ departure. Greta Espinoza saved the goal on the line to maintain Mexico’s victory.

Mayra Pelayo scared Alyssa Naeher in the final minutes with a long-distance shot that the goalkeeper miraculously managed to deflect. The final stretch was for the Aztec players as they were on top of the rival goal and very close to increasing the lead on the scoreboard. The player from Tijuana was the one who closed the victory by finishing spectacularly with her right foot for the second great goal of the night.

With this result, Mexico qualifies for the quarterfinals of the W Gold Cup as the leader of Group A by adding points, while the United States enters from second place with six points.