Chinwendu Ihezuo scores third goal as Pachuca edge San Luis in five-goal thriller

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Forward Chinwendu Ihezuo scored an important goal for the Mexican women’s top-flight side, Pachuca, as they pipped San Luis 3-2 in a league match on Monday.

The travelers raced to a three-goal lead, with Nina Nicosia opening the scoring in the seventh minute.

Seven minutes later, Veronica Corral doubled the lead for the visitors before Ihezuo extended the advantage to three in the 38th minute.

Things started to become dicey for Pachuca after conceding two goals in the second half.

A brace from Denisse Rivera in the second half ensured that the last 31 minutes of the encounter was a tight contest.

Ihezuo, who played the full 90 minutes, has scored three goals in the league this season.

Her compatriot, Osinachi Ohale was replaced by Ella Rya Sanchez Stickel in the 46th minute.

Pachuca occupies the first position on the log with 21 goals after seven games, while Tigres, which has two outstanding games, has 15 points.

They will next face Mazatlan on September 2, 2024.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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