Mexico’s national team lost 1-0 to the Netherlands in the semifinals of the U-17 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday and will fight for the bronze medal against Brazil.
The Mexican national team had a well-defined plan from the beginning: accept the loss of possession and wait for their moment to threaten on the counterattack.
Generate danger without reward
Mexico’s pressure led to several steals of the ball, but they were unable to generate dangerous chances.
On defense, the line of four defenders was very effective.
Goalkeeper Valentina Murrieta, one of the stars of this FIFA tournament, kept out the timid approaches between the posts.
In the 29th minute, Tess van der Vliet of the Netherlands stole a ball in the middle of the field.
He fired a powerful right-footed shot from outside the area that crashed against the crossbar in the best chance of the first half.
After the locker room, Mexico tried to get ahead on the scoreboard.
It came close on a double chance, ending with a low shot from the edge of the box by the elusive Joselyn Solis, which Dutch goalkeeper Maren Groothoff failed to catch first-time from the edge of the area.
Netherlands scores the decisive goal
A good three-way move by the Netherlands in the 68th minute ended up in the boots of Lina Touzani, who finished perfectly to put her side ahead, 1-0, in the 68th minute.
Mexico went all out for the equalizer, but haste and the passing of the minutes worked against Miguel Gamero’s players.
They had the last chance from a fierce free kick, which hit the crossbar after another overconfident Groothoff.
The Mexicans were unable to move the scoreboard and will compete for the bronze medal in the consolation final against Brazil.
For their part, the Netherlands will face reigning world champions North Korea in the grand final, as they seek their fourth title in the category.
With information from EFE
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