Chivas Femenil Rallies Behind "Flash" to Defeat Querétaro | OneFootball

Tested early, Chivas Femenil answered in emphatic fashion. The Rojiblancas once again showcased the quality they have built over the past several tournaments, coming from behind to defeat Querétaro 3-1 at Estadio AKRON in Matchday 1 of the Apertura 2026. It also marked the fourth consecutive season-opening victory for Antonio Contreras' side in Liga MX Femenil.

The excitement of welcoming the Rojiblancas back to the House of Mexico was evident long before kickoff and carried into the opening minutes. Chivas embraced that energy, taking the initiative and searching for an early breakthrough, but Querétaro's organized defense kept the hosts off the scoreboard.

The second half began in unexpected fashion as the visitors scored with one of their few attacking opportunities. But this Chivas team has made a habit of responding to adversity through character and smart tactical adjustments. Antonio Contreras' substitutions made an immediate impact, with Joseline Montoya scoring twice to turn the match around. The Rojiblancas continued to dominate afterward, adding a third goal and creating opportunities to extend the lead even further.

With the victory, Chivas strengthened its outstanding opening-day record and now turns its attention to the next challenge. The Rojiblancas will visit Puebla at Estadio Cuauhtémoc on Sunday, August 9, for Matchday 2 of the Apertura 2026.

Goals

49' – Querétaro took the lead through Victoria Ceceña.67' – WHAT DETERMINATION FROM "JOS"! Montoya recovered the ball near the end line, beat her defender, rounded the goalkeeper, and slotted home the equalizer.72' – ANOTHER STUNNER FROM "FLASH"! After a brilliant team move, Cristina Ferral delivered a cross to the penalty spot, where Montoya produced a spectacular bicycle-style finish to put Chivas in front.77' – HERE COMES THE "QUEEN"! Gabriela Valenzuela spotted Jasmine Casarez's run into the box and delivered a pinpoint cross for the No. 23, who powered home a header.

Best Chances

31' – Chivas combined down the right before Carolina Jaramillo fired just over the crossbar from the edge of the area.36' – OFF THE CROSSBAR FOR "LICHA"! Jaramillo threaded a clever outside-of-the-foot pass to Alicia Cervantes, whose curling effort struck the bar after a fingertip save by Morales.45+ – Valeria Alvarado met a headed pass inside the box with a first-time volley, but her effort went straight at the goalkeeper.59' – Mayra Pelayo picked up a loose ball outside the area and fired right-footed, but her shot lacked direction.70' – Montoya nearly completed her hat trick after weaving past three defenders, but her shot drifted just wide of the far post.Match Summary

Guadalajara 3-1 Querétaro

Goals: Joseline Montoya (67', 72'), Jasmine Casarez (77')Querétaro: Victoria Ceceña (49')

Referee: Francia María González MartínezVenue: Estadio AKRON

Lineups

Guadalajara: 12 Blanca Félix; 9 Gabriela Valenzuela, 5 Cristina Ferral, 21 Samantha López (2 Jaqueline Rodríguez 86'), 17 Natalia Villarreal; 16 Eva González, 19 Valeria Alvarado (14 Natalia Mauleón 59'), 8 Carolina Jaramillo; 23 Jasmine Casarez (22 Denise Castro 81'), 13 Mayra Pelayo (25 Joseline Montoya 59'), 24 Alicia Cervantes (10 Adriana Iturbide 81').Head Coach: Antonio Contreras

Querétaro: 12 Karla Morales; 22 Edith Carmona (yellow card 22') (2 Nathaly Martínez 78'), 3 María Pérez (23 Ámbar González 51'), 6 María Barone (yellow card 45'), 16 Allie George (yellow card 19'); 5 Amalia López (yellow card 50'), 7 Dilary Heredia, 8 Marianyela Jiménez; 13 Camila Vite (25 Jade Bailey 57'), 30 Laisha Espinoza (11 Niomi Grimaldo 78'), 9 Victoria Ceceña.Head Coach: Pamela Conti