Cruz Azul suffered a historic thrashing in the Young Classic as they lost 10-0 to América Femenil. The defeat is the worst result in the team's history in this fixture. América Femenil demonstrated its superiority on the pitch, with an unstoppable offensive game and a solid defense that prevented any opportunities for the visitors.
What happened in the match?
América Femenil took the lead from the start, with Gabriela García opening the scoring in the 1st minute. The thrashing did not cease, with Scarlett Camberos, Geyse Ferreira, and Kimberly Rodríguez adding to the score before the break. In the second half, Montserrat Saldívar and Priscila Flor da Silva joined the party, with Geyse and Irene Guerrero closing the match with goals.
Why does this matter for Cruz Azul?
The defeat is a hard blow for the team, which is currently in 6th place in the Liga MX with 6 points and a record of 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in 3 games. The goal difference is +1.
What comes next?
Cruz Azul will have to get back to work in their next match, facing Club Tijuana in an away game on August 17. The team will be without Amaury Morales, who is injured.
