Mexico and Argentina tied and the US beat the Dominican Republic at the start of the W Gold Cup – – 2024-02-23 09:05:32

The first Gold Cup of women’s soccer started last night with a goalless draw between Argentina and Mexico, which wasted numerous chances and an early penalty at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson (California, United States).

Mexico, which had beaten Argentina in four of the five previous matches, was clearly dominant against a rival that earned a valuable point in the fight to reach the quarterfinals.

“I don’t think 0-0 is fair for Mexico,” lamented El Tri coach Pedro López. «We never give up victory. “I thought we were going to win, both before and during and until the 90th minute. But that’s how the competition is.”

“I am convinced that the next game we will talk about a different result and sensations,” said the Spanish coach in reference to Friday’s clash against the Dominican Republic.

For his part, the Argentine coach, Germán Portanova, recognized the superiority of his rival and praised the efforts of his players in the Los Angeles Galaxy stadium of the MLS, where the stands looked half empty.

“For us this tie does not change anything,” he stressed. “We have a project, we came here to compete and leave everything (…) against rivals like the United States, which is a world power, and Mexico, which is a great team.”

“Mexico is at the top in women’s (soccer) and we have been working with humility,” he stated. “Let’s hope we get to play like Mexico plays or have the league they have.”

Argentina, which will clash on Friday with the favorite United States also in Carson, is one of the four South American teams invited to this new Concacaf Gold Cup along with Brazil, Colombia and Paraguay.

Host win
For its part, the United States comfortably beat the Dominican Republic, in a match in which at 7′ they were already ahead thanks to a goal from Olivia Moutrie, who once again converted the partial 3-0 at 58′.

Before, Lynn Williams put the second on the 30th, and at the end, Jenna Nighswonger, first (penalty at 86′) and Alex Morgan (penalty at 90+2′).

Thus, the favorite team for the title demonstrated its power in the competition with an incredible hand, and the punishment could have been greater.