In a pulse- pounding encounter in the Mexican Liga MX Femenil, Pachuca edged Club Leon 5-4 thanks to a late strike from Nigerian defender Osinachi Ohale.
The match, which saw goals coming in at a relentless prowess and ended with Ohale’s decisive finish in the 83rd minute, giving Pachuca the edge in an exhilarating contest.
The scoring opened early for Pachuca with Andrea Pereira finding the net in the seventh minute, followed swiftly by Karla Nieto in the ninth minute
Club Leon responded with Kristal Soto’s 21st minute goal, but Pachuca maintained the lead when Marcia Paolo Garcia Ramirez scored just before halftime.
The second half mirrored the first intensity: Fernanda Pinilla and Itzell Aleman in the 47th and 65th minute respectively kept Club Leon in contention while Kenti Robles (59′) and ultimately Ohale (83′) delivered crucial strikes for Pachuca.
Ana Lozada’s 81st minute goal nearly leveled the match, but it wasn’t enough to deny Pachuca the win.
Ohale’s performance underlines her importance to Pachuca backline and her ability to contribute in attack when it matters most.
Her late-game composure to score the winner highlights her versatility and leadership on the field.
Following the victory, Pachuca sits third in the Liga MX Femenil table with 36 points after 16 matches, trailing leaders Monterrey (40 points), and Club America (39 points).
With the playoffs approaching, Ohale and Pachuca will look to maintain momentum and challenge for the top spot in the standings.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
