Mexico’s U20 Women’s World Cup Dreams Shattered in Heartbreaking Loss to US
USA Edges Out Mexico 3-2 in Thrilling U-20 Women’s World Cup Match
By Fernando Salazar
Mexico City, September 12 (AS Mexico).- The Mexican team fell short in the round of 16 of the U-20 Women’s World Cup against the USA in a nail-biting match that saw the Mexicans tie the game 2-2 in the first half, only to lose in extra time.
The Mexican goalkeeper made a crucial penalty save that could have sealed the team’s fate, but it was not enough to secure a win. The USA ultimately emerged victorious, eliminating Mexico from the tournament.
Round 16 match against 🇺🇸 at the World Cup fair.
Where the result was decided in overtime, and we fell with a score of 🇲🇽2-3.
⚽️ Valerie Vargas and Montse Saldívar scored for Mexico.
Our team left everything and fought until the end. ✨🇲🇽
– Mexico Women’s National Team (@Miselecionfem) September 12, 2024
This is not the first time Mexico and the USA have clashed in the U-20 Women’s World Cup. In 2016, the Americans defeated the Mexicans 2-1 in the quarterfinals, with goals from Watt and Hedge, and María Sánchez scoring for Mexico.
The U-20 women’s team has struggled to progress beyond the group stage, mirroring the senior men’s team. The new format, which includes a round of 16, saw the women’s “Tri” fail to advance to their fourth match.