Monterrey’s Las Rayadas were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Juárez in Jornada 9 of the Apertura 2025, at Estadio BBVA.
The home side pushed to open the scoring from the start, but Juárez took the lead in the second half thanks to Liliana Mercado, who struck from a free kick at the edge of the area into the top-right corner. Rayadas leveled late through Lucía García, sealing a share of the points.
Key moments:
– 14th minute: Alice Soto attempted a header to beat Juárez’s Emily Alvarado, but the Juárez goalkeeper prevented the breakthrough.
– 31st minute: Marcela Restrepo curled a free kick just over the crossbar.
– 54th minute: Allison Veloz whipped a cross to the back post for Lucía García, who volleyed first-time but was denied by the Juárez keeper.
– 57th minute: Liliana Mercado converted a direct free kick from the edge of the box, giving Juárez the lead.
– 78th minute: Lucía García equalized for Rayadas after a precise delivery from Alice Soto, finishing with her right foot in a dramatic late strike.
Celebrating a milestone night, this match marked Alejandra Lua’s 150th appearance for Rayadas.
Starting elevens:
Rayadas: Paola Manrique; Alejandra Lua; Tanna Sánchez; Day Silva; Samantha Simental; Diana García; Marcela Restrepo; Jermaine Seoposenwe; Alice Soto; Lucía García; Christina Burkenroad. Head coach: Amelia Valverde.
Juárez: Emily Alvarado; Noemí Granados; Monica Rodríguez; Julitha Singano; Karime Abuk; Amanda Pérez; Liliana Mercado; Eva González; Grace Asantewaa; Aurelie Kaci; Dayana Martín. Head coach: Oscar Fernández.
Looking ahead:
On Sunday, September 7 at 19:00, Rayadas will travel to Estadio Universitario for the Clasico Regio Femenil, a clash that promises to be another competitive test for both teams.
Commentary:
– Rayadas showed resilience by salvaging a point after falling behind, with Lucía García delivering a late, decisive equalizer.
– Juárez’s defense, especially in the first half led by Day Silva, kept Rayadas off the scoresheet for long stretches, but Rayadas’ persistence paid off in the end.
– The milestone appearance for Lua highlights the veteran leadership within a squad that remains in the mix as the Apertura season progresses.
Summary:
A tightly contested clash produced a deserved equalizer for Rayadas late in the match, preserving momentum for both teams as they head into a high-stakes regional derby. The result injects excitement into the Clasico Regio Femenil storyline and showcases the continued quality and depth of both sides.