The Spanish international Lucia Garcia This Monday he scored the goal that was enough for Montereyby Costa Rican coach Amelia Valverde, to beat 1-0 Toluca and seal their way to the semifinals of the Mexican Apertura tournament. The series was tied 1-1, with one win for each team, but the current champion of women’s soccer in Mexico advanced for its best campaign in the regular phase.
Monterrey put pressure on from the start with Lucía García, Myra Delgadillo and Christina Burkenroad, but they all lacked aim. Toluca delayed its lines, but intimidated with at least three goal plays. However, Brazilian Brenda Woch Da Graca and Mexican Mariel Román also failed in the final stitch.
In the second half, the locals accelerated the pace, pushed Toluca into their own area and created some scoring plays, although the attackers continued without force. In the 85th minute, goalkeeper Pamela Tajonar took a goal away from American Michaela Abam and in the next play the Rayadas made their way to the semifinal with a left-footed goal from the Basque forward from a pass from South African Jermaine Seoposenwe.
On the other hand, América, led by Spaniard Ángel Villacampa, beat Guadalajara 3-2 today and advanced to the semifinals by winning the series 7-3. After winning 1-4 at their rivals’ home in the first leg, this Monday América won with goals from the Brazilian Priscila Flor Da Silva, the Nigerian Chidinma Okeke and Karen Luna. Carolina Jaramillo scored for the visitors, with two goals.
on sunday Pachuca became the first semi-finalist of the Apertura by beating Juárez FC 2-1 with goals from former Barça player Andrea Pereira and Charlyn Corral. After losing the first leg 1-0, the Tuzas tied the series and entered the top four phase due to the best position in the regular phase.
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