With a solitary goal from striker Inma Gabarro, the Spanish team beat a brave Mexican squad on Saturday and qualified for the semifinals of the 2022 Women's U-20 World Cup in Costa Rica. The Spanish thus ratified their favoritism by title and await a rival that will come out of the clash between Nigeria and the Netherlands, which will be played on Sunday.
Gabarro, World Cup scorer with 5 goals, scored the only goal of the game by closing in the small area against a cross from Salma Paralluelo. Spain continued to dominate the match and was about to increase the score when Fiamma Benítez hit the post after receiving a pass in the area.
The Spanish team, led by coach Pedro López, qualified for the quarterfinals as leader of Group A with 7 points, 8 goals for and none against, while Brazil was second with the same points but with one less goal. marked.
This Saturday the Spanish team maintained its undefeated streak and without receiving annotations, against a Mexican team that battled until the end in search of the equalizer that would extend the match until extra time, however, the European defense was firm.
The quarterfinals continued with the victory of Brazil against Colombia (0-1), while the games between Nigeria and the Netherlands, and Japan against France, are scheduled for Sunday.
Spain: Txell Font, Ana Tejada, Andrea Medina (Izarne Sarasola, m.80), Silvia Lloris, Esther Laborde; Ariadna Mingueza, Fiamma Benítez, Clara Pinedo (Maite Zubiedo, m.64); Inma Gabarro (Mirari Uria, m.80), Salma Paralluelo (Asun Martínez, m.64) and Ane Elexpuru.
Coach: Pedro Lopez.
Mexico: Celeste Espino, Daniela Monroy, Kinberly Guzmán, Alexxandra Ramírez, Samantha López; Jana Gutiérrez, Daniela Delgado, Anette Vazquez (Alice Soto, m.61); 7 Natalia Mauleón, Alexia Villanueva (Andrea Frías, m.61) and Bridgette Marín (Blanky Serrano, .46).
Coach: Ana Galindo.
Referee: The South Korean Kim Jugeong. She admonished the Mexican Mauleón.
Goal: 1-0, m.25: Inma Gabarro.
Incidents: Match of the quarterfinals of the Women's U20 World Cup in Costa Rica 2022, played at the National Stadium in San José.
