Irene Guerrero Secures Draw for América Against Monterrey
In the quarterfinals of the Apertura 2025 women’s football tournament in Mexico, Irene Guerrero secured a vital draw for América against Monterrey. The match took place on November 6, showcasing thrilling moments and intense competition.
Irene Guerrero’s Penalty and Late Drama
Guerrero scored from the penalty spot at the 41-minute mark, providing América with a temporary lead. The team, under the guidance of Spanish coach Ángel Villacampa, appeared to be heading for victory.
However, in the second half, Monterrey’s Jermaine Seoposenwe equalized after a defensive lapse. Assisted by Alice Soto, Seoposenwe capitalized on a mistake to secure the draw.
Match Highlights
- Event: Quarterfinals, Apertura 2025
- Location: Monterrey, Mexico
- Score: América 1 – 1 Monterrey
- Goals:
- Irene Guerrero scored for América (41′ penalty)
- Jermaine Seoposenwe scored for Monterrey
Goalkeeper Performances and Missed Opportunities
The match featured strong displays from both goalkeepers, Emily Alvarado for Monterrey and Cecilia Santiago for América. They each made crucial saves that enriched the match’s intensity.
Juárez faced a setback against Tigres, losing 0-1 despite opportunities to equalize, highlighted by a missed chance from Norma Duarte Palafox in the dying moments.
Upcoming Matches
The quarterfinals continue with more fixtures scheduled, including:
- Toluca vs. Chivas Guadalajara (November 6)
- Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul (November 8)
- Tigres vs. Juárez (November 8)
- América vs. Monterrey (return leg)
- Toluca vs. Guadalajara (return leg)
As teams gear up for the decisive second leg, Santiago emphasized the need for improvement, stating, “It will be 90 intense minutes.” The draw sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to this quarterfinal matchup.
