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Cruz Azul Femenil Routs Pachuca 5–0 to Reach First-Ever Liga MX Semifinals

The comeback flipped a 1–2 first-leg deficit into a 6–2 aggregate as Ana Lucía Martínez led the way with a goal and two assists.

Overview

  • Pachuca, the defending champion, was eliminated at home as Cruz Azul turned the quarterfinal series around on the road.
  • After Martínez’s opener, Yanesy Rodríguez, Deneisha Blackwood, Daniela Calderón and Aerial Chavarin completed the 5–0 scoreline.
  • Chavarin had a first-half penalty saved by Esthefanny Barreras, then later added the fifth following a late goalkeeping mistake.
  • Cruz Azul struck repeatedly in transition and added four second-half goals to secure a 6–2 aggregate victory.
  • The club marks its best season to date with a maiden semifinal berth and now awaits confirmation of its next opponent, following a first leg described as controversial by reports.