MIAMI – The Dominican Republic earned a historic result with a 1-1 draw against New Zealand as the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup continued on Saturday in the Dominican Republic.
The United States earned a 2-nil victory against Colombia to earn its first three points of the campaign.
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The Dominican Republic earns first point
The Dominican Republic tied 1-1 against New Zealand in Group A at CFC Stadium in Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.
The hosts managed to get a historical result in their second match, coming from behind to rescue a point.
New Zealand took the advantage in the 61’ from an own goal by Renata Mercedes, who was unable to clear the ball after a corner kick and sent it past her own goalkeeper Jaylene Rondon.
The Dominican Republic didn’t give up and leveled the scoreline in the 68’ from a corner kick, as Yulenis Brito struck the first goal for the Caribbean nation in the tournament.
The next challenge for Las Quisqueyanas will come against group leaders Nigeria on Tuesday at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo. The home nation will seek to build on a point and rise from third place in the group.
Mexico Falls to England
Mexico lost 4-2 against England in Group C at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at CFC Stadium in Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.
A late rally from the Europeans decided an encounter that was tied at two goals apiece through 87 minutes. The result put an end to Mexico’s possibilities from advancing out of the group stage.
England took the lead in the 11’ from a corner kick as Zara Shaw opened the scoring.
A free kick gave Mexico the chance to even things in the 17’, as Ana Salas struck a header to connect on a service from Abril Fragoso.
Mexico took lead in the 50’ from a penalty kick opportunity with Alexa Soto converting the spot kick.
England were down to ten players in the 57’ after Omotara Junaid received a red card.
The Young Lionesses managed to tie the match in the 61’ as Nelly Las put the finishing touch to a service from Lauryn Thompson.
England re-took the lead in the 88’ with Rachel Maltby striking inside the box to connect with a pass from Las.
Olivia Johnson sealed the win and the comeback for England in the 90’+ 11, placing a heartbreaking end to Mexico’s quarterfinal hopes.
Mexico will seek to leave the tournament with a victory in its final group stage match against Kenya on Wednesday at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
