In a match that highlighted the defensive vulnerabilities of Atlético de San Luis, Cruz Azul Femenil delivered a resounding 5-1 defeat at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras on March 18, 2025. This latest loss marks the seventh defeat of the season for the San Luis squad, which is now facing an uphill battle to qualify for the Liguilla in the Liga MX Femenil.
From the outset, Cruz Azul demonstrated its intent to dominate the match. The team's commitment showed from the first whistle, as they pressured San Luis' goalkeeper Ana Zárate, who made a crucial save in the 11th minute from a threatening shot. Just a minute later, the San Luis defense managed to clear a ball off the line that seemed destined for the goal.
However, the game took a turn in the 30th minute when Elaily Hernández-Repreza scored an unfortunate own goal, inadvertently giving Cruz Azul the lead. The mistake seemed to shake the confidence of the San Luis squad, which struggled to regain its composure. Cruz Azul continued their pressure and doubled their lead in the 35th minute, thanks to a well-coordinated attack that culminated in a goal by Aerial Chavarin.
The second half saw no respite for Atlético de San Luis. Despite their attempts to regroup after halftime, San Luis could not find a way to penetrate Cruz Azul's solid defense. In the 59th minute, they attempted to mount a comeback with a free kick that posed little threat. In contrast, Cruz Azul extended their lead further in the 68th minute, with a spectacular long-range strike from Lizbeth Ángeles that found the top corner of the net.
In the 78th minute, Aerial Chavarin added her second goal of the match, making it 4-0. While Atlético de San Luis managed to find the back of the net in the 81st minute through a goal from Luciana García, this momentary joy was short-lived as Ximena D'Acosta scored for Cruz Azul just three minutes later, sealing the fate of the match at 5-1.
This heavy defeat means that Atlético de San Luis remains in 12th place on the league table, with only 16 points. In contrast, Cruz Azul's performance has catapulted them to 8th place with 19 points, moving them closer to the playoff positions. Aerial Chavarin has emerged as a star for Cruz Azul, now holding 12 goals in the tournament, making her the second top scorer of the Clausura 2025, trailing behind Charlyn Corral.
As they look to bounce back, Atlético de San Luis will face Necaxa in their next match on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The clash is crucial as they attempt to salvage their season and keep their hopes for a playoff spot alive. Kickoff is scheduled for 18:00 hours.
Meanwhile, Cruz Azul will continue their push for a playoff spot when they host Querétaro on March 28 at 15:45 hours. This confirmed strong performance against San Luis serves as a morale boost as they work towards securing a better position in the league.
