Alicia CervantesThe championship’s top scorer scored two goals this Thursday and saved the game from a 2:2 draw. Chivas de Guadalajara in front of him AmericaV Semi-final first match of the Apertura 2023 tournament Liga MX Femenilplayed at Akron Stadium.
The Azulcremas team, led by Spaniard Angel Villacampa, took advantage by scoring a goal Katie Martinez at 2 minutes and Alison Gonzalez Ten minutes later, Chivas, led by Argentine strategist Antonio Spinelli, responded with goals from Cervantes.
America gave Chivas a dance in the first half. In the 2nd minute, Martinez scored his 132nd league goal after heading in a cross from Montserrat Saldivar.
G⚽⚽⚽L!!!
KILLERRRRRRR 🥵
Less than five minutes later, the Eagles took the lead thanks to Katie Martinez’s header from a spectacular cross. 🔛🔥#Let’sLet’sForThem👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/IFRv2usL61
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Ten minutes later, Gonzalez struck with his right foot after leaving Jacqueline Rodriguez’s mark along the way.
G⚽⚽⚽L!!!
“Aligol” recovered, entered the penalty area and increased the lead…🆙 🦅#Let’sLet’sForThem👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/RTm153g6Ja
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The Eagles maintained their momentum against a disorganized opponent. In the 15th minute, goalkeeper Blanca Felix saved the shot in time and avoided the visitors’ third goal after Kiana Palacios’ shot.
In the rest of the first half, Guadalajara struggled to connect and stop the opponent’s attack as best they could.
Chivas responded in the second half, in which they held up well defensively to claim another victory and pulled the ball back with a Cervantes penalty in the 53rd minute.
G⚽⚽⚽L!!!
🐐Alicia Cervantes managed 11 steps, got it right and closed the distance on the board. 🔜#Let’sLet’sForThem👊🏼 | 📹#Don’t miss this pic.twitter.com/BfsJE3pXZX
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The locals continued to push forward and equalized in the 83rd minute with Cervantes’ second goal, his 129th in the league, thanks to a pass from Carolina Jaramillo.
G⚽⚽⚽L!!!
Doublet? YES, ANOTHER DOUBLE.😱
🐐 Alicia Cervantes tied the score for Akron.#Let’sLet’sForThem👊🏼 | 📹#Don’t miss this pic.twitter.com/9EGEQ0eKdz
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Both teams went on the attack, but they did not have enough strength, and they signed a draw. The second leg of the semi-final will take place next Sunday at Estadio Azteca.
For their part, Tigres and Monterrey are fighting for another ticket to the grand final of national women’s football. The first leg will take place this Friday and the return leg will take place on Monday.
(according to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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