América Femenil 0-1 Palmeiras, Eagles out in Rising Cup semis | OneFootball

América Women fell in the Rising Cup semifinal to Brazil’s Palmeiras.

This was the starting lineup: Sandra Paños, Vanessa Paredes, Karina Rodríguez, Annia Mejía, Julie López, Irene Guerrero, Nancy Antonio, Aylin Aviléz, Daniela Espinosa, Giana Riley, and Sarah Luebbert.

During the opening minutes, the Brazilian side took control of the match and created a couple of dangerous chances in front of América’s goal, but Sandra Paños came up big to keep them from opening the scoring.

The opposition was superior throughout the first half, while América tried to create a few plays on the counterattack, but without managing to produce any real danger.

The second half was exactly the same, with Palmeiras attacking, Sandra Paños saving América, and a team that struggled badly to create scoring chances in the opposing box.

60′ Substitutions – Off: Sarah Luebbert, Irene Guerrero, and Aylin Aviléz – On: Victoria Stillman, Ana Pedrero, and Hanna Contreras.

67′ Palmeiras goal – It was only a matter of time; the pressure from the opposition was intense, and they finally opened the scoring with a header from Polana.

70′ Substitution – Off: Nancy Antonio – On: Mya Pérez.

82′ Substitution – Off: Julie López – On: Kemberly García.

América falls in the Rising Cup semifinal to a rival that was superior from start to finish; they had their chances, but Palmeiras completely dominated and created plenty of scoring opportunities. In the end, Sandra Paños was the standout player for Las Águilas.

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