Gisela Robledo’s brace ensured Colombia claimed the final ticket to the Fifa Women’s Under 20 World Cup in Costa Rica. Ilana Izquierdo pounced on a loose ball in the 6th minute to give Colombia the lead. A dominating opening period lead to Gisela Robledo doubling the advantage on 16 minutes before she scored her second with a class finish rounding the Uruguayan keeper and cooly slotting the ball into the net for a 3-0 half time advantage. Uruguay tried in vain to get back into the game as Colombia remained solid for the remainder of the game as the full time whistle sparked jubilant scenes.
Jubilant Colombia photo Conmebol
Brasil and Venezuela played out the final game of the competition in a low key affair with nothing at stake, Yaya’s second minute strike ensured Brasil remained 100% in the tournament.
Results
Teams Qualified for the Fifa Women’s Under 20 World Cup in Costa Rica to be held in August.
Brasil qualified for the Fifa Women’s Under 20 World Cup to be played in Costa Rica commencing August 10, after the results of the second Matchday of the Cuadrangular round. The results also sealed the title for Brasil with a match to spare.
Brasil defeated Uruguay in the first game of the day courtesy of Cris’s left foot strike in the 29th minute, taking them to six points in the group. It was a hard fought contest Uruguay had entered the game without the tournament leading scorer Belen Aquino who suffered a sprained ankle and forced to watch from the sidelines. Uruguay did however come very close to the equaliser when Wendy Carballo pounced on a error by Brasil goalkeeper whose misplaced pass was intercepted, however Carballo’s chip shot from 30 yards struck the top of the crossbar and out of play. Clear opportunities where scarce and Brasil held out for the single goal success.
Colombia got their bid to qualify for the finals in Costa Rica back on track as they defeated Venezuela 3-0 in the second game of the evening. Maria Reyes bursting run to the bye line set up Gisela Robledo to fire home in the 36th minute. Venezuela battled for the equaliser however stout defending by Colombia kept them at bay in the 61st minute a goal mouth scramble was cleared. Slick passing almost lead to a second goal for Colombia in the 73rd minute however great awareness and double save by Venezuela keeper Hilary Azuaje denied Ingrid Guerra. However Guerra was not to be denied five minutes later a screaming left foot shot from the left side of the box flew by the keeper into the top corner of the net to double Colombia’s advantage. Gisela Robledo struck a fantastic solo goal in stoppage time to seal the 3-0 victory. Colombia will face Uruguay on April 24th requiring a draw having better goal difference than Uruguay. The defeat eliminates Venezuela.
Birkirkara claimed a tenth league title in Malta defeating Mgarr United 2-0, Gabriella Zara opened the scoring in the 7th minute and Tracy Teuma doubled the lead in the 66th minute to ensure the victory and a place in the UWCL 2022-23.
Sara Ármannsdóttir fired a hattrick as Racing defeated Rouspert 4-1 in the only game in the night in Luxembourg. It was a crucial victory for the leaders and gives them a six point advantage at the top of the table over Mamer.
Servette remain top in Switzerland defeating Grasshopper 2-0 courtesy of Sandy Maendly’s brace. Zurich remain in second spot two points behind overcoming their weekend defeat by Grasshopper they hit Lugano for six with Fabienne Humm scoring a treble. St Gallen defeated Yverdon 3-1 in the other league game of the night.
Amailie Vangsgaard fired in a hattrick as Linköpings continued there impressive start to the season in the 3-1 win over Hammarby. Rosengard beat AIK 2-1 Mia Persson’s goal on the stroke of half time proving to be the match winner.
Priscila Edite Silva rescued a crucial point for Ljuboten in the game of the day in North Macedonia as they forced a 2-2 draw with third place Kamenica Sasa, scoring in stoppage time. It was a blow to the defending champions who remain four points behind the leaders Ljuboten and three behind Tiverja after 16 rounds of the championship played.
Rebecca Bassett struck a hattrick for Linfield as the Danske Bank Women’s Premiership commenced in Northern Ireland. Linfield defeated Mid-Ulster 6-0. Champions Glentoran title defence got off to a excellent start as they defeated Lisburn 4-0
Olimpia Cluj where held 1-1 by Timisoara in Romania, second placed Henui took advantage gaining a 3-0 victory over Alexandria. Heniu has a opportunity to cut Cluj lead to a single point on Saturday as they play Timisoara before the top two clash on April 30th
Letago Madiba scored Fatih Vatan’s sole goal in the 1-0 victory at Atesehir. The win moves Fatih Vatan into third spot in Group A.
Olga Carmona scored a dramatic late winner as Real Madrid defeated Rayo 1-0, her 90th minute winner moved Real into a three way tie with Atletico and UDG Tenerife on 53 points in the race for Spain’s UWCL third spot.
Lia O’Leary scored a first half hattrick to lead Ireland to the tournament title in the under 16 category in Malta. Grace Flanagan with a brace, Jodie Loughrey and Fiana Bradley, Aoibhe Fleming added goals in the second period as Ireland ran out 8-0 victors over host team Malta.
Earlier in the day Turkey defeated a valiant Lebanon to claim second place courtesy of PSG striker Alanya Eslem Topcu strike in the 89th minute. Turkey claim the runner up spot while Lebanon finish third in the four team Tournament.
Lebanon 🇱🇧. Marcela Skaiki (74 Marie Joe Shibli), Gina Sleiman (74 Yasmine Hamdar), Ayana Rezkallah (46 Tala Abi Akel), Celine Bitar (46 Lama Abdine), Tatiana Kanaan (74 Haya Najiad), Lea Hechem, Waed Raed (Dk.60 Sara Atwi), Cecile Iskandar (53 Yara Maria Chaptini), Jilnar El Kai (46 Asiyah Zrieka), Tia Rita Daher, Serena Mansour (74 Lea El Hage Ali)
Goal Aleyna Eslem Topcu 89
Malta v Ireland
Malta 🇲🇹 Erica Muscat; Fatma Al Girbi, Aisha Micallef, Martina Spiteri, Kaysia Micallef (C) , Ema Micallef, Francesca Bartolo, Lisa Calleja, Leanne Frendo, Thea Ida Scicluna, Megan La Rosa.
Round 6 commenced with Palmeiras coming out victors in the battle of the top two teams. Bia Zaneratto sealing the victory with a great individual effort in the 68th minute.
São José gained a battling point at bottom placed Red Bull with Bea pouncing for the equaliser to cancel out Mylena’s close range effort.
Gremio defeated a dogged effort from Esmac thanks to Pri Back’s 44th minute penalty
Champions Corinthians defeated Real Brasília 3-0. After being held at the interval Corinthians upped the pace in the second half, great talent Jacqueline a off season reinforcement from São Paulo fired home after Gabi Zanotti’s rocket strike came back off the crossbar. Zanotti wasn’t to be denied as she doubled the lead in the 56th minute and Adriana sealed the victory in the 66th minute with a penalty.
Thais Regina’s looping header over the goalkeeper in the 29th minute proved to be the only goal of the game as São Paulo defeated Avai 1-0.
In Monday evenings games a superb header from Lele gave Internacional a 1-0 victory at the Galo Feminino a win that sees them move to second position behind Palmeiras.
Santos disposed of promoted Cresspom 6-0 with league leading scorer Cristiane firing in a double, after a great strike from Ana Carla opened the floodgates. A excellent strike from the very talented Julia Daltoe Lordes a product of the great Gurias Coloradas youth system in her second year with Santos rounded off the scoring. In between Ana Carla completed her brace and Fernanda struck from close range.
In the final game of the round Cruzeiro stunned Flamengo with four goals in the opening 45 minutes. A superb hattrick from the exciting talent Marília who came from the Iranduba under 14 – 18 youth system and a Vanessinha penalty give the visitors a 4-0 lead at half time. Late goals from Duda and Andressa reduced the final score in half as Cruzeiro ran out 4-2 victors.
Uruguay maintained their excellent form in the tournament as they defeated Venezuela 2-1 to open the Cuadrangular fase of the tournament. Belen Aquino scored from the penalty spot on in the 12th minute. The game remained very tight as Venezuela without the suspended Barbara Oliveiri tried to get back into the game. The match burst to life in the 70th minute when Barbara Flores equalised for Venezuela, however a minute later Uruguay pounced for the winning goal when Martina Terra struck from closed range. Uruguay will face Brasil in the second game Thursday while Venezuela will face Colombia.
Jubilation for Uruguay as they defeat Venezuela. Photo Conmebol
Brasil overcame Colombia 3-0 in the second game of the evening. Giovaninha headed home at the near post to open the scoring on 16 minutes showing her striking instincts she has shown in the past three years in São Paulo as she raced into space and glanced home the in swinging corner. It was the turn of Santos progedy to extend the lead on 39 minutes when Analuyza’s free kick found its way to the back of the net. Colombia tried in vain to get back into the game and it took a great save by Barbieri to keep the two Goal advantage. Isa added a third goal deep into stoppage time to seal a excellent victory to commence the second phase.
Celebration as Giovaninha opens the scoring. Photo Conmebol
The start of the championship in Cameroun 🇨🇲 produced a five goal thriller as Awa defeated Louves 3-2.
In Mali champions AS Mande crushed Sabaly 12-0 to commence the defence of their title.
The weekend in Kenya commenced with Gaspo and Thika playing out a goalless draw as Vihiga Queens took advantage on Sunday with a 3-0 victory at Transnzoia to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Ngid Bank bounced back to form in Ethiopia defeating Adama 5-0 and second place Hawassa recorded a 3-0 victory. Ngid Bank remain a point clear of Hawassa at the head of the table.
Liberia season came to a close with champions Determine being defeated for the first time in the season by second place Ambassador 5-3. Bountou Sylla produced another hatrick for the champions ending the season with 56 goals in 18 games. It was not all joy as DC Shooters suffered relegation after being defeated 3-1 by World Girls who finish the season in third spot.
Ghana’s Women’s Cup Quarter Finals commenced with Hasaacas avoiding the shock when they finally overcame Kumasi 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Ampem disposed of the Police Ladies 2-0 Army put seven past Anglo and Ashtown defeated Fuso 4-1 to claim Semi Final spots.
Sofía Bouftini strikes five goals and leading scorer Ibtissam Jraidi scored four of her own in the 12-0 rout in a game delayed from last weekend due to international duties.
Rangers clinched their place in the UWCL 2022-23 after a 5-0 victory over Hibs, Glasgow City close in on their spot with a 4-0 away victory at Spartans
Manchester City and Chelsea claimed victories in the FA Cup semi finals. City defeated West Ham 4-1, Ellen White pounced to open the scoring in the 22nd minute, Chloe Kelly doubled the lead before Lisa Evans reduced the defecit for West Ham on the stroke of half time. A second half double from the exceptional Lauren Hemp proved to be the hammer blow as City completed the rout. Chelsea overcame the Gunners after a tight fought first half Guro Reiten opened the scoring on 50 minutes. Ji added a second in the 61st minute as Chelsea took control of the game. The final will be played at Wembley on May 15.
Wolfsburg again overcame rivals Bayern this time in the DFB Pokal Frauen semi finals. Jill Roord struck the opening goal in the 19th minute. Bayern battled back in a toughly fought contest and Jovana Damjanovic equalised on 50 minutes from the penalty spot. Roord got her brace as Wolfsburg regained the lead in the 61st minute and Tabea Waßmuth completed the scoring in the 80th minute to clinch their spot in the final. In Mondays second semi final Turbine Potsdam defeated Leverkusen on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes. Dina Blagojevic opened the scoring for the host in the 66th minute before Isabel Kerchowski levelled in the 83rd minute again from the penalty spot. Extra Time was hard fought but with no additional scoring taking the game to the spot kicks. The final will be held in Köln on May 28.
In Spain the battle for the remaining uwcl positions remains tightly contested. Sociedad overcame Sevilla 2-1, Atlético cruised to a 3-0 victory over Bilbao, Tenerife claimed a 3-2 victory over Eibar and Real Madrid won 1-0 at Alaves.
HB Køge routed second place Fortuna 6-1 to clinch a second successive UWCL season and open a eight point gap at the top of the table. Dominating the game Cecile Fløe provided the ammunition with a first half brace and Madalyn Pokorny opened a 3-0 advantage in the 31st minute. Florentina Spanu give respite for Fortuna in the 39th minute reducing the defecit to 1-3 at the break. Cornelia Kramer restored the three goal advantage early in the second half before late goals from Kyra Carusa and a own goal from Maria Ficzay completed the rout.
As the early rounds of the Damallsvenskan begin to take shape BK Häcken lead the way on goal difference, Filippa Cumark’s hattrick leading the way to a comfortable 3-0 victory over AIK. Rosengard cruised to a comfortable 5-2 win at Djugårdens, Linköpings early season impressive form continues with a 4-1 victory at Kalmar, all three are tied on seven points after three rounds.
Brann moved to the top of the league in Norways Toppserien winning the game of the round defeating Rosenborg 2-1, Elisabeth Terland scored twice for the host as Synne Hansen scored the visitors sole response. Vålerenga moved into second as they won 3-0 at Arna-Bjornar, LSK scored twice in stoppage time to defeat Lyn 3-1 and Avaldness recorded their first victory of the season with a 2-0 away win at Røa.
Ajax claimed the KNVB Beker Vrouwen Cup with a 2-1 victory over PSV. A cagey fought first half saw Nadine Noordam open the scoring in the 39th minute slotting the ball into the bottom corner from just inside the penalty area. Amalie Thestrup levelled the game from Anika Rodriguez assist on 74 minutes but PSV joy was short lived as Romee Leuchter headed home a great criss from Victoria Pelova just two minutes later. The Eindhoven club could not muster any further clear opportunities as Ajax held out to win the Cup.
Slavia Praha put one hand on regaining the title from rivals Sparta with a dominating performance they ran out 4-0 victors, Kristín Haugstad, Franny Cerna, Tereza Szewieczkova and Simona Necidova scored the goals. Slavia open up a 9 points advantage at the top of the table on 48 points.
Nwsl challenge Cup saw OL Reign clinch a semi final spot defeating Angel City 2-1. Nórth Carolina remained in control of their group three goals in the opening 9 minutes at Orlando paved the way to a 4-2 victory. Portland held of a second half revival from San Diego to win 3-2, Washington on the back of a Trinity Rodman double defeated Gotham 3-1. Chicago’s hopes where dented as Louisville forced a 1-1 draw, meaning the Red Stars must win their final game in Kansas to advance.
Uchenna Kanu fired home a hattrick as Tigres dominated Santos 4-1 to remain second in the Liga Mx Femenil standings. Rayadas remain in first place Aylin Avilez scoring a second half brace to give them a 3-1 victory at Cruz Azul. Chivas produced a second half rally to defeat Pumas 2-1 Alicia Cervantes struck the winning goal in the 83rd minute. Toluca climbed into Liguilla position as they disposed of Mazatlan 2-0 courtesy of Destiny Duron’s double. On the outside San Luis produced a excellent performance in defeating Leon 4-0 to move within a point of eighth place Xolos.
Round 6 commenced with Palmeiras coming out victors in the battle of the top two teams. Bia Zaneratto sealing the victory with a great individual effort in the 68th minute.
São José gained a battling point at bottom placed Red Bull with Bea pouncing for the equaliser to cancel out Mylena’s close range effort.
Gremio defeated a dogged effort from Esmac thanks to Pri Back’s 44th minute penalty
Champions Corinthians defeated Real Brasília 3-0. After being held at the interval Corinthians upped the pace in the second half, great talent Jacqueline a off season reinforcement from São Paulo fired home after Gabi Zanotti’s rocket strike came back off the crossbar. Zanotti wasn’t to be denied as she doubled the lead in the 56th minute and Adriana sealed the victory in the 66th minute with a penalty.
Thais Regina’s looping header over the goalkeeper in the 29th minute proved to be the only goal of the game as São Paulo defeated Avai 1-0.
In Monday evenings games a superb header from Lele gave Internacional a 1-0 victory at the Galo Feminino a win that sees them move to second position behind Palmeiras.
Santos disposed of promoted Cresspom 6-0 with league leading scorer Cristiane firing in a double, after a great strike from Ana Carla opened the floodgates. A excellent strike from the very talented Julia Daltoe Lordes a product of the great Gurias Coloradas youth system in her second year with Santos rounded off the scoring. In between Ana Carla completed her brace and Fernanda struck from close range.
In the final game of the round Cruzeiro stunned Flamengo with four goals in the opening 45 minutes. A superb hattrick from the exciting talent Marília who came from the Iranduba under 14 – 18 youth system and a Vanessinha penalty give the visitors a 4-0 lead at half time. Late goals from Duda and Andressa reduced the final score in half as Cruzeiro ran out 4-2 victors.
Uruguay clinched the final Cuadrangular spot in a exciting encounter with Ecuador. Once again it was Uruguay’s dimamic duo of Wendy Carballo and Belen Aquino who provided the ammunition paving the way for the success. Wendy Carballo struck on 2 minutes but Ecuador battled back into the game, on 41 minutes La Tri thought they had a equaliser when Nahely Bolaños pounced on a cross at the back post only to be ruled offside a disputable decision. However Ecuador were not to be denied and two minutes later Paulina Rosillo struck the equaliser. The second half saw Uruguay come out stronger and Belen Aquino scored the first of her brace on the 54th minute. Ecuador tried in vain to tie the game for a second time knowing they needed to win the game, Belen Aquino executed a excellent freekick on 75 minutes to seal Uruguays victory.
Uruguay celebrate their victory – photo Conmebol
Brasil entered the final game only requiring a point to claim first place in the group, resting many starters Brasil controlled the low key encounter and took to the 68th minute to take the lead through the excellent Analuyza. The 1-0 victory ensured first place as they prepare for the first match of the Cuadrangular round which will see two teams clinch their tickets to the Fifa Women’s Under 20 World Cup in Costa Rica
