In a disappointing turn of events for Atlético de San Luis Femenil, the team faced a 3-0 defeat against Necaxa during the jornada 14 of the Liga MX Femenil on March 22, 2025. The match, held at Estadio Victoria, has left the potosinas grappling with their chances of securing a playoff spot as the season nears its conclusion.
From the onset of the match, Atlético de San Luis demonstrated their intention to dominate, with early attempts by Farlyn Caicedo just 46 seconds in, and another effort from Isabel Kasis at the twelfth minute. Unfortunately for the visitors, goalkeeper Cinthia Hernández of Necaxa was in formidable form, thwarting these attempts to keep a clean sheet.
Necaxa, who had snapped a six-game losing streak by recently defeating León, took control of the match with a goal from Allison Veloz in the 33rd minute, executing a precise finish after breaking through the defense. This proved pivotal as San Luis struggled to find their rhythm after going a goal down.
San Luis pushed back, with Wendy Natis coming close to leveling the score before halftime, but her 46th-minute shot was saved again by Hernández. As the game progressed into the second half, Necaxa extended their lead, with Nubia Estrada scoring in the 52nd minute following a well-placed cross that caught the San Luis defense off guard.
Desperation set in for Atlético de San Luis as they attempted to rally, with Laura Parra's shot crashing against the crossbar in the 70th minute. Just when it seemed that San Luis might regain some hope, Samantha Calvillo added a third goal for Necaxa in the 80th minute, effectively sealing the game for the home team.
The final moments of the match offered a glimmer of hope for Atlético de San Luis when they were awarded a penalty kick in the 90th minute due to a foul in the box. Natis took the responsibility of taking the penalty shot, but in a cruel twist of fate, her effort struck the post, leaving the score at 3-0 as the final whistle blew.
This loss reinforces the uphill battle San Luis faces as they sit at 12th in the standings with 16 points, now 3 points behind Cruz Azul, who occupies the vital eighth position for playoff qualification in the Liga MX Femenil. Following this defeat, the team is urged to refocus and capitalize on their upcoming matches as they gear up to host Atlas on March 30, 2025, at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras.
Despite the current setbacks, Atlético de San Luis still has a schedule that offers potential redemption, facing teams like FC Juárez and Puebla in the weeks ahead. Coach Ignacio Quintana emphasized the need for a perfect finish to the season to have any chance of making the playoffs, as they still harbor ambitions of entering the playoff contention.
With the league reaching its critical juncture, every point counts for the potosinas as they strive to correct their course and fight for a place in the upcoming league playoff. The loss against Necaxa has undoubtedly added pressure, but it is a pivotal time for the team to show resilience and determination moving forward.
