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Mexico U-17 Women Reach World Cup Round of 16, Paraguay Next on Oct. 29

A late free kick from Citlalli Reyes delivered a 1-0 win over Cameroon to clinch second place in Group B.

Overview

  • Paraguay is confirmed as Mexico's opponent after drawing with Japan to finish second in Group F with seven points.
  • Reyes struck in the 87th minute from a set piece in Salé, Morocco, deciding a tight match that had offered few clear chances.
  • Mexico closed Group B on six points behind North Korea on nine, with the Netherlands on three and Cameroon without points.
  • The Round of 16 match is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 09:30 CT at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Morocco, with coverage carried on ViX per outlets.
  • Goalkeeper Valentina Murrieta made key stops and coach Miguel Gamero's late substitutions helped tilt momentum before the decisive goal.