In a thrilling encounter, América Femenil triumphed over Chivas with a score of 4-3 in a friendly match on Saturday, held at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. This game was a rematch following their recent meeting in the Liga MX Femenil Semifinals, where América had also claimed victory with an aggregate score of 4-2.
The match began energetically, with América taking the lead early at the 17-minute mark when Natalia Mauleón found the net from a corner kick, followed by a second goal from Irene Guerrero in the 33rd minute. However, Chivas responded decisively before halftime, with Gabriela Valenzuela narrowing the gap in the 37th minute and Viridiana Salazar equalizing just seven minutes later.
After the break, Mauleón completed her brace, putting América ahead again, but Salazar quickly answered with a stunning goal from the left flank, making it 3-3. With extra time ticking down and both teams seemingly heading for a draw, Montse Saldívar delivered a remarkable free-kick goal in the 94th minute, securing the win for América Femenil.
The event marked a jubilant moment for the América supporters as the players celebrated, including Scarlett Camberos displaying their emblem in front of their fierce rival. This victory serves as a vital confidence booster for América as they prepare for their upcoming match against Gotham in the Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinals next Wednesday.
Overall, this match not only highlighted the fierce competition between these two teams but also showcased the talent within women’s football, with both squads putting forth an exhilarating performance.