Tigres Femenil sent shockwaves through the Liga MX Femenil by decisively defeating Santos Laguna 5-0 on March 15, 2025. With this overwhelming win at Estadio Universitario, the Amazonas achieved their seventh consecutive victory, solidifying their credentials as serious contenders for the title this season.
The match kicked off with Tigres Femenil demonstrating their dominance on the ball, but it wasn’t until the 38th minute when the breakthrough finally came. Jenni Hermoso, who has been pivotal for the team all season, capitalized on a defensive misstep from Santos. A well-placed cross from Jacqueline Ovalle was mishandled by Santos’ defender Alessandra Ramírez, leading to Hermoso tapping the ball home to open the scoring.
Maintaining momentum, the Amazonas came out roaring for the second half. Just minutes after the restart, Hermoso doubled the lead with another impressive strike at the 50-minute mark. Her shot, deflected by goalkeeper Domenica Rodríguez, still found its target, pushing the score to 2-0 and sending the home crowd wild.
The relentless pressure from Tigres continued, and soon after, Jheniffer Cordinali found the back of the net as well. At the 54th minute, Cordinali seized on the loose ball following a free-kick taken by Ovalle, slamming it home and extending the lead to 3-0, showcasing Tigres' prowess inside the opponent's area.
Things went from bad to worse for Santos when, at the 60th minute, Havi Ibarra unintentionally scored an own goal during chaotic scenes inside the box. A series of rebounds between players set the stage for Ibarra's misfortunes, solidifying Tigres Femenil's total control of the match at 4-0.
With approximately five minutes remaining, Tatiana Flores put the cherry on top, scoring her first goal for Tigres Femenil at the 85th minute. After battling through the Santos defense, Flores fired the ball home, bringing the final score to 5-0 and undoubtedly propelling her confidence as part of the team.
Post-match, Tigres Femenil head coach Pedro Martínez Losa expressed pride in his team's performance, stating, "I am proud of the team's performance; we showed our strength on the field." This sentiment certainly resonates with fans who have watched the team rise dynamically throughout the tournament.
With this victory, Tigres Femenil moved up to third place on the Liga MX Femenil standings, now sitting at 26 points. This result sets the stage for their upcoming match against Mazatlán on March 17, where they hope to continue their winning streak. Meanwhile, Santos Laguna, seeking redemption after this significant loss, is bracing for their fixture against Rayadas on March 18.
The intensity and skill displayed by Tigres Femenil reaffirms their place as one of the top teams this season. Football fans eagerly await to see if they can maintain this momentum as the tournament progresses.