The meeting between Colombia and Mexico at the 2024 U-20 Women’s World Cup, held on September 6 at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Medellin, was a thrilling encounter that attracted a packed crowd. This match, corresponding to the third and final matchday of the group stage, was crucial to determine the leader of Group A, with Colombia looking to maintain its unbeaten streak after two previous victories.
From the start, the atmosphere in the stadium was vibrant. The enthusiastic Colombian fans supported their team, which came into the match on the back of a solid performance in the tournament, having defeated Australia and Cameroon. The pressure was on the Colombian players, led by outstanding figures such as Linda Caicedo and Luisa Agudelo.
The match started at an intense pace. Colombia showed its intention to dominate the game, but Mexico, with a well-organized defensive team, managed to contain the initial attacks. As the first half progressed, the Aztecs began to create opportunities, although without converting them. The Colombian players, for their part, tried to break the Mexican defense, but faced difficulties in finishing.
Throughout the match, the Colombian team was more aggressive in attack, constantly looking for the goal that would give them the advantage. Minutes before the end of the match, Mary José Álvarez scored the first goal in favor of Colombia.
Despite Mexico’s efforts to equalize the score, the Colombian defense held firm, and goalkeeper Agueldo made key interventions that prevented the Aztecs from scoring. The match continued at a frenetic pace, but Colombia managed to maintain its lead until the end, thus securing first place in the group and advancing confidently to the knockout stage.