Santos 0-3 América Femenil – Eagles off to a flying start | OneFootball

América started the 2026 Apertura on the right foot by beating Santos 0-3 away from home.

This was the starting XI: Itzel Velasco, Karina Rodríguez, Kim Rodríguez, Karen Luna, Mariela Ramos, Gabriela García, Irene Guerrero, Alexa Soto, Montse Saldivar, Scarlett Camberos, and Geyse Ferreira.

2′ AMÉRICA GOAL – Alexa Soto opened the scoring after an assist from Karina Rodríguez.

The early goal from Las Águilas made us think a rout was coming in their favor, but Santos managed the situation well and created a few dangerous chances in the area defended by Itzel Velasco.

33′ AMÉRICA GOAL – Gabriela García scored the second after an assist from Montse Saldivar.

Even though Santos managed at times to get close to Las Águilas’ goal, the reigning champions recovered and went into halftime with a comfortable lead.

69′ Substitutions – On: Jana Gutiérrez, Nancy Antonio, and Priscila da Silva – Off: Scarlett Camberos, Karen Luna, and Mariela Ramos.

In the second half, América played heavily off their advantage against an opponent that tried to get closer on the scoreboard, but had a lot of trouble finishing the final touch.

72′ AMÉRICA GOAL – Geyse Ferreira scored Las Águilas’ third.

78′ – Substitutions – On: Giana Riley and Isa Haas – Off: Geyse Ferreira and Kim Rodríguez.

A half-speed América side managed to earn a comfortable away win to start the 2026 Apertura on the right foot and as leaders of their group.

América’s next match will be on Saturday the 8th against Cruz Azul at the Estadio Azteca.

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