MEXICO CITY.– Even when it seemed that Mexico would be left empty-handed, the bronze medal was theirs. In a heart-stopping penalty shootout, those led by Miguel Gamero They took third place in the Women’s U-17 World Cup in Moroccoby beating 3-1 Brazilafter regular time ended with a 1-1 tie.
The Brazilians momentarily touched victory thanks to the fact that Kaylane Vieira he outwitted the goalkeeper’s defense Valentina Murrieta. It seemed that everything was lost for the women’s Tricolor… until, in the last minutes of the match, a own goal saved them from being left with nothing.
Mexico, bronze in the U-17 Women’s World Cup
Inconsolable, the forward Evelin Bonifacio He burst into tears: the own goal he committed at 90’+6 forced the game to be decided from the eleven steps. Her teammates came to hug her, but the Brazilian soccer player’s desperation was such that she had no choice but to cover her face with her hands.
A postcard totally contrary to that of the Tricolor Femenil, whose players euphorically celebrated the tie and headed safely to the series of penalties. From the eleven steps, Maribel Salinas, Zaira Gomez y Mariana Servin scored for Mexico, while Murrieta He stopped two rival shots, sealing the victory.
The final score was 3-1 on penaltiesa result that awarded Mexico the bronze medal and confirmed its permanence among the youth powers of women’s soccer.
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