20:Spain girls send Mexico home  

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…..Sets up possible semis with Falconets

Spanish utility striker, lnma Gabarro, on Sunday morning in the 25th minute scored the lone goal that sent Mexico home from the quarter final of the world U20 FEMALE FOOTBALL Cup in Costa Rica.

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That victory sets up a possible semi final duel with the Falconets of Nigeria on Thursday if the team can continue their winning streak over Netherlands in their match on Sunday night.

Gabarro was however substituted by Uria in the 80th minute.

Spain dominated the match but had poor marksmanship as she had 7 shots on target to Mexico 2; had better possession of 60% to 40 %; 378 passes to 261 and 9 corner kicks to 4.

The Mexicans were rough committing 9 fouls to 4 bagging the only yellow card of the match.

Falconets of Nigeria are poised for a semi final advancement in this knockout stages as the team tried to perfect their penalty kicks for the offensive against Mexico at 23:30 on Sunday night while the last quarter final match between defending Champions, Japan and France is scheduled for 3:00 hour of Monday morning.

Eniola Olatunji.

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