Monterrey’s Rayadas left another demanding night with three points, holding off Cruz Azul 1-0 to reinforce their place at the summit of Liga MX Femenil’s Apertura. Spain international Lucía García supplied the decisive moment in the eighth minute, while goalkeeper Alejandría Godínez ensured the narrow margin survived.
García, formerly of Athletic Club, struck her eighth goal of the campaign after being set up by American forward Aerial Chavarin. The early finish gave Monterrey control of the scoreline, though not of every phase of a contest in which Cruz Azul continued to push for an equaliser.
Quick facts
- Monterrey defeated Cruz Azul 1-0 in matchday 11 of the Apertura.
- Lucía García scored in the eighth minute, her eighth tournament goal.
- Aerial Chavarin provided the assist for García’s winner.
- Alejandría Godínez saved Ana Lucía Martínez’s penalty in the 63rd minute.
- Rayadas lead Group A on 30 points, five clear of Tigres UANL.
Rayadas had opportunities to extend their advantage, but Cruz Azul remained in the game and came closest to levelling from the spot. In the 63rd minute, Guatemala international Ana Lucía Martínez saw her penalty stopped by Godínez.
The closing stages brought further pressure and a physical contest, yet Monterrey stayed organised in defence to preserve the clean sheet. Their record now stands at 10 wins and one defeat, leaving them on 30 points and five ahead of Tigres in Group A.
Elsewhere in the round, reigning champions América, who top Group B, host Pachuca on Sunday in a meeting between two of the division’s strongest squads. Tigres will welcome Querétaro, while Atlas travel to Pumas UNAM and Juárez FC visit San Luis.
Monday’s programme has Toluca against Santos Laguna and León facing Atlante. Matchday 11 concludes on Tuesday, when Chivas Guadalajara play Necaxa at home.
