USWNT 0-2 Mexico: summary, score, goals, highlights, W Gold Cup 2024
USWNT - Mexico: as it happened
A complete performance from Mexico in Carson as La Tri stun the pre-tournament favourites in the USWNT with two great strikes in either half to stem the flow of 16 straight defeats to their rivals north of the border.
Mexico head coach Pedro Lopez executed a perfect game plan as his side snuffed out a USWNT side that made six changes coming into the final Group A clash.
As the Mexico withstood US pressure, two goals in either half were to be the undoing for Twila Kilgore's team who disappointed on the night with Ovalle and Pelayo bagging two fine goals to the delight of the many Mexico fans in attendance at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
Both sides advance to the next stage with Mexico progressing as Group A winners.
Mexico top Group A
The final whistle sounds and Mexico win.
Only the second win ever for La Tri over the USWNT.
Ovalle and Pelayo with the goals for Mexico.
Golazzzzo from Pelayo ....
What a strike from the Xolos forward...
this time the ball finds the corner of the USWNT net.
We'll have five minutes of added time.
We're into the final minute of the game.
Rodman almost finds the corner of the Mexico net and that has been the best chance for the US in the entire second half.
Luna catches Rodman with a late tackle and is carded.
Once again the US suffer as the ball skips across the goalmouth and Mexico win another corner kick.
Less than five minutes to go in Carson as Mexico win another cormer.
Mexico almost make it 0-2 as Xolos player Pelayo fires from distance and forces a fine stop from the USWNT keeper.
Three changes for Mexico
Pelayo, Rodriguez and Ordoñez on
Ovalle, Palacios and Delgado all make way
Espinoza clears the ball off the line as Rodman almost finds the equaliser.
Mexico starting to look tired now after a herculean effort tonight in Carson.
We're well into the final 15 minutes of the game and La Tri are on the cusp of an historic victory over the USWNT.
Just one shot on target all night for the US.
Mexico well worth their lead as they have been solid in defense and look good on the counter.
The game plan from Pedro Lopez going according to plan so far.
Despite some bright early touches, Alex Morgan has struggled to get into the swing of the game.
Mexico switch
Sanchez off and Casarez on
We're into the final 20 minutes of action in Carson and as things stand, Mexico will progress as first in Group A. The USWNT would advance as runners-up.
Palacios almost finds the net and the ball strikes Dahlkemper on the arm.
Big call for a spot kick but the ref says no.
Mexico set to make their first changes of the game.
Rodman is through and just as she is set to pull the trigger, Luna robs the ball from her shooting foot.
The America '5' has been excellent tonight.
Rodman is carded as she clips Luna.
We're now past the hour mark and despite the changes at the interval, little has changed with Mexico still holding firm.
Ferral is on the surface of the pitch and needs medical attention.
US win a free just outside the Mexico box.
Horan over the ball.
The Lyon striker takes but drives the ball well over the Mexico bar.
Pedro Lopez orders a series of player to warm up.
Changes afoot imminentky for La Tri.
This is the first time the USWNT have shipped a goal at the 2024 W Gold Cup.
As things stand, Mexico still yet to concede in 2.5 games.
Mexico starting the second half as they finished the first.
La Tri not looking at all daunted by the task ahead in facing the US despite history suggesting that this game only had one outcome.
The San Diego Wave player immediately into the action with neat lay-offs as the US dominate the ball in the first few minutes of the second half.
The USWNT start the action.
The teams are back on the pitch with the second half about to get underway.
Group A live table
This is how the table looks with the current halftime score in Carson.
Mexico would top the group and the US advance as runners-up.
Argentina in third would need to wait and see how the other groups end but with 4 points, do stand a solid chance of advancing as one of the best third placed teams.
A far from comfortable first 45 minutes for the USWNT as they face a dogged Mexico side who have made life difficult for Twila Kilgore's side.
A blunt attack with very little to trouble Mexico keeper Barreras and the game being lit up by the exquisite strike from Ovalle that sees La Tri ahead after 45 minutes.
Karla Nieto now rockets the crossbar with a long range strike.
USWNT lucky not to be 0-2 down !
We'll have three minutes of added time.
Horan gets a header off but Barreras is level to the challenge and gathers the ball with calm.
Imperative that Mexico hold string now with just two minutes remaining before the interval.
This is only the fifth goal that La Tri have put past the USWNT in all 43 meetings.
Sauerbrunn gives the ball away to the Tigres player and with the keeper off her line, the ball is in the net and Mexico lead.
Mexico score and what a goal it is with Ovalle finding the corner of the night with a delightful chip.
Best chance of the night falls to Emily Fox as she forces a fine save from Barreras who tips the ball wide for a corner for the US.
The fans at the Dignity Health Sports Park tonight seem to be divided 50-50 between US and Mexico fans.
Both El and La Tri always pull decent crowds when they play in California.
We pass the half hour mark and it's still even-steven in the final Group A clash in Carson.
Ovalle carded as she tugs Coffey by the shorts.
First booking of the evening.
Dangerous ball from Mexico into the US box but Maria Sanchez is just unable to latch onto the ball.
This is far from easy for the US and Mexico are playing their role in denying the home side time on the ball.
The final pass is the key element lacking from both teams with passages of play let down by a poor final ball.
Past the 20 minutes mark and still neither keeper really being put to the test.
The US starting to enjoy more sustained possession now as the half wears on. Mexico struggling to retain the ball and the USWNT looking solid now.
Mexico's Ovalle also needs medical treatment as she gets clipped in the face by Lindsey Horan. Nothing malicious in the contact.
Emily Fox needs medical attention after receiving a bang on the mouth.
Mexico looking good in the first ten minutes but the side in green just lacking tranquility and calm when on the ball.
Much of this is also down to the high tempo pressing game of the US.
2022 is the last time Mexico suffered a defeat and La Tri have grown in confidence under Pedro Lopez.
In their 42 meetings, the Mexican women’s team have suffered 40 defeats at the hands of their rivals from the north of the border!
Excellent play from Mexico as they work the ball well on the right hand flank and win the first corner of the night.
Very bright start from the US as Mexico start with plenty of nerves and the side in green seemingly daunted by the high profile of the opposition.
We're off ....
All set in Carson.
Mexico in all green to start the game.
Mrs. Pastrana from Honduras is in charge of the action tonight with the start of the action just moments away.
The teams take to the field and it's national anthem time.
Warm up over as kick-off looms
Just a few minutes away from kick-off in Carson as the rain continues to fall.
So, just 24 hours after LA Galaxy hosted Inter Miami, the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California is the setting for the final instalment in Group A as the US face Mexico.
With both sides guaranteed a place in the next stage of the tournament, both sets of players will be able to play without that added pressure and this should lead to an entertaining encounter.
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Mexico XI confirmed
Via ABC Deportes in Monterrey, the Mexico starting XI is confirmed as Pedro Lopez's side look to finish off the group stage with a solid showing against their rivals from north of the border.
USWNT-Mexico: matchday weather
It's a grey and wet California Monday with rain forecast during the game and a fresh temperature of 14C-57F for the start of the action in Carson.
Group A
This is how Group A looks following Argentina's earlier win over the Dominican Republic.
Mexico dressing room is ready
Kick-off looms in Carson with the Mexico jerseys ready for action.
Still no confirmed team news for La Tri.
Group A FT
Argentina 3-0 Dominican Republic
The Albiceleste run out clear winners and with four points should progress to the next stage as one of the best third placed sides.
What Mexico need to progress
Mexico, will be certain to finish in one of the group’s two automatic-qualification spots if they avoid defeat against the USWNT. Pedro López’s team will win the section if they beat the Stars and Stripes.
Given their goal-difference lead over Argentina, Mexico will secure second in Group A even if they lose, as long as the Albiceleste don’t beat Dominican Republic by a score big enough to wipe out La Tri’s advantage.
And were Mexico to slip out of the top two on matchday three, their tally of four points would certainly be enough to send them through anyway, as the quarter-final line-up will be completed by the two best third-placed finishers with the final eight in the competition set to be composed of the three group winners, runners-up and two best placed third-placed sides.
Daunting task ahead for Mexico as they face the USWNT
Undefeated in their opening two games at W Gold Cup 2024, both Mexico and tournament favourites the United States are (almost) guaranteed a berth in the quarterfinals as they face each other at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
A stern test awaits Pedro Lopez’s Mexico side as they face the USWNT for the 43rd time with history very much against ‘La Tri’. In the previous 42 meetings, the United States have been victorious on 40 occasions with Mexico only managing one win and draw in all games. The solitary win coming back in 2011 as part of a CONCACAF World Cup qualifier with El Tri Femenil running out 2-1 winners.
Mexico to sport green
No Mexico team news as yet but confirmation that La Tri will use their classic green jersey with the US to wear white.
USWNT team confirmed
Twila Kilgore has named her starting XI for the final match in Group A with a strong side fielded to face Mexico.
USWNT and Mexico’s Group A results so far
Following a 5-0 win over the Dominican Republic in their W Gold Cup opener on Tuesday, the USWNT booked their last-eight place with a 4-0 triumph against Argentina on Friday, Jaedyn Shaw grabbing a brace for Twila Kilgore’s side. USWNT veterans Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan were also on target for the tournament hosts, as they established an unassailable points lead over the third-placed Argentinians.
Earlier on Friday, Mexico romped to an 8-0 rout of the Dominican Republic, having kicked off their Gold Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Argentina three days beforehand.
The W Gold Cup Group A match between the USWNT and Mexico will be played at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on Monday 26 February 2024. Kick-off is scheduled for 10:15pm ET/7:15pm PT.
Hello and welcome to our W Gold Cup live coverage as both the US and La Tri face off in the final Group A game in Carson (California).