América Femenil delivered a decisive performance in the first leg of the Apertura 2025 semifinals, securing a 2-0 victory against Chivas at Estadio Akron. The local team struggled to capitalize on their home advantage as the inspired performance of the Americanistas showcased their defensive strength and timely scoring.
Under the guidance of coach Ángel Villacampa, who recently led the team past Monterrey in the quarterfinals, América displayed superiority over the tapatías. Chivas found it challenging to contend with the speed and skill of their opponents.
The match began dramatically, with Scarlett Camberos scoring just two minutes in. She took advantage of a defensive miscommunication, slotting the ball home and giving América a premature lead. This early goal proved to be crucial, leaving Guadalajara unable to recover as they failed to apply consistent pressure on the Águilas’ goal.
In the second half, Chivas attempted to shift their strategy and put forth a stronger effort. However, their hopes were dashed when Kimberly Rodríguez scored the second goal for América in the 57th minute after a well-timed header in the box. This goal effectively sealed the match, putting Chivas in a position where they needed to react decisively in the return leg, which will take place at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes at 7:00 PM.
In the other semifinal matchup of Liga MX Femenil, Cruz Azul managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Tigres in a clash held at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Tigres initially took the lead in stoppage time of the first half with a stellar individual effort from María Sánchez, culminating in a goal by Barbara Olivieri. However, Cruz Azul remained resilient, and Ana García equalized in the 74th minute. With the score tied after the initial 90 minutes, the outcome will be decided in the second leg on Sunday, November 16, at 5:00 PM.
Both matches set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the semifinals, with teams vying for a spot in the coveted final.