Did Mexico benefit from an uncalled penalty against the U.S. in the W Gold Cup?
Posted on 03/01/24 at 16:08
- Did Mexico have an unfair advantage in the W Gold Cup?
- It was an incredible performance.
- Debate over a penalty.
In an exciting duel in the third round of the group stage in the W Gold Cup, the Mexican Women’s National Team stunned viewers by defeating the United States team 0-2.
Under the direction of Pedro López, the Mexican soccer team gave an impressive performance, ensuring their place in the quarterfinals.
A goal in stoppage time gave Mexico the win.
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The scoring opened after 38 minutes of action thanks to the outstanding performance of Jaqueline Ovalle, who stole the ball and scored with finesse.
Mayra Pelayo’s goal in the 90+2 minute consolidated Mexico’s victory.
So far, the Aztecs maintain their undefeated record in the tournament, with this historic W Gold Cup over the U.S.
U.S. sports media has gone crazy over the unexpected loss.
Did the referee miss a penalty by Mexico?
Despite the euphoria over the W Gold Cup win, Felipe Ramos Rizo, former Mexican referee and current sports analyst on ESPN, sparked controversy by suggesting Mexico got a little ‘help.’
On social media he commented that the referee missed a penalty against the Mexico team.
According to Ramos Rizo, the play occurred in the 45th minute, when a Mexican defender stopped a shot with her hands, as the ball was heading directly towards her face.
The former official argued that the referee should have called a penalty, which could have meant a 1-1 tie at that time.
People defend Mexico’s historic win
«Min 45+2 penalty in favor of USA due to handball, neither referee nor VAR,» Ramos Rizo tweeted.
This revelation has generated debate among soccer fans and experts, with opinions divided on the referee’s decision.
Some defend the impeccable and historic performance of the Mexican Women’s National Team in the 2024 WGold Cup.
Others question the impartiality of the refereeing and raise the possibility that the victory was marked by a controversial decision.
‘How could that be a penalty?’
Uncertainty and anticipation now surround the Mexican team’s performance in the quarterfinals, as controversy adds a new chapter to the narrative of Mexico’s participation in the W Gold Cup.
«How could that be a penalty? She has her hands on her chest.» «You’re trying to stir controversy over anything, her hands are glued to her body,» a couple of people commented on social media.
«Mr. Ramos, a question: Doesn’t she cover her chest, and if the ball were to hit her, would it hit the same area?» another internet user asked.
Another added: «How could that be a penalty? @ramosrizo, they’re glued to her chest, they’re not in an unnatural position,» were some of the comments.
A historic W Gold Cup win
Various media have described this W Gold Cup win as historic, according to Medio Tiempo.
«History was made Monday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, but not the sort that the U.S. women’s national team will want to celebrate,» USA Today said.
«For Mexico, however, it was a momentous result that will send shockwaves around the soccer world.»
«he loss snaps an 80-match unbeaten streak at home against Concacaf sides with the last loss being a 3-1 defeat to Canada in November 2000,» CBS Sports wrote.