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Chivas Femenil secures 2nd place in Group B at Atlante’s expense
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Chivas Femenil secures 2nd place in Group B at Atlante's expense
Another goal accomplished for Chivas Femenil, who claimed a 0-1 victory over Atlante this afternoon to officially secure second place in Group B of the Apertura 2026. As a result, the Rojiblancas are guaranteed to host the second leg of the Quarterfinals at Estadio AKRON. Antonio Contreras' side reached 27 points following the win in Ajusco, which also leaves them in fourth place in the overall standings.
El Rebaño took the field at CAR Atlante with authority, fully aware of the opportunity in front of them in this first-ever meeting against the Azulgrana side. Guadalajara took the lead early, allowing them to dictate the flow of the match.
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The hosts looked to make the most of counterattacks as their primary weapon, but Chivas' defensive performance was outstanding, extending their streak to five consecutive matches without conceding a goal. Guadalajara had a chance to score a second goal late in the match, but the goalkeeper and the crossbar kept the scoreline unchanged.
Chivas Femenil will now head out on the road once again, traveling to Estadio Nemesio Diez to face Toluca next Friday, October 30, in Matchday 13 of AP26.
The goal
* WHAT A GOAL, MAYRA! In the 11th minute, Natalia Mauleón laid the ball off to Pelayo at the edge of the box. Without hesitation, she unleashed a powerful right-footed shot across goal, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
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The chances
* In the 27th minute, the ball fell kindly to 'Licha' Cervantes after a deflection from a corner kick. She struck a volley inside the box, but the goalkeeper rushed out to block the attempt.* In the 45th minute, 'Gaby' Valenzuela won the aerial duel and sent a header toward the far post, but her effort went wide.* In the 50th minute, Mayra unleashed another right-footed shot, aiming for the near post, but the goalkeeper made the save.* 'DAMA' CAME SO CLOSE! In the 60th minute, Pelayo delivered a perfectly placed cross to the far post, where Godínez got into position and made contact with the ball, but her effort missed a second goal by mere inches.* In the 63rd minute, 'Caro' Jaramillo hit Mayra's cross first-time, but her shot sailed over the crossbar.* In the 65th minute, Pelayo once again outmaneuvered her marker and the goalkeeper to leave the goal unguarded, but unfortunately, she could not finish the play to make it 0-2.* OFF THE CROSSBAR! In the 78th minute, 'La Comandante' rattled the frame with a powerful left-footed strike from a set piece, as the crossbar denied Chivas another goal.
Atlante 0-1 Chivas Femenil
(Mayra Pelayo, 11')
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Referee: Ana Paola Hernández Ortíz
Venue: CAR Atlante
Lineups
Atlante: 1 Riley Meléndez; 2 Ana Lorena Torres, 3 Elizabeth Estrada, 5 Selene Valera, 21 Judith Félix; 33 Nataly Cárdenas, 8 Karen Becerril, 13 Alexeis Kirnos, 15 Conni Herrera; 9 Chandler McDaniel (19 Citlalli Conchas, 45') and 22 Alexia Villanueva.
Head Coach: Ileana Dávila
Guadalajara: 12 Blanca Félix (C); 3 Damaris Godínez (10 Adriana Iturbide, 66'), 4 Natalia Colin, 5 Cristina Ferral, 9 Gabriela Valenzuela (21 Samantha López, 66'); 16 Eva González, 14 Natalia Mauleón (17 Natalia Villarreal, 86'), 13 Mayra Pelayo (30 Viridiana Salazar, 78'); 23 Jasmine Casarez, 25 Joseline Montoya (8 Carolina Jaramillo, 45') and 24 Alicia Cervantes.
Head Coach: Antonio Contreras
