Vivian Ikechukwu opens goal account for Cruz Azul against Santa Laguna

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria international Vivian Ikechukwu scored her first goal for Mexican Liga MX women Apertura side, Cruz Azul during a 4-1 win over Santa Laguna on Saturday.

Ximena Rios scored the first goal of the encounter with just two minutes into the game.

In the 24th minute, Danya Gutierrez doubled the lead for the host at the Instalaciones La Noria Cancha 1, Cuidad de Mexico.

Former Rivers Angels star Ikechukwu increased the lead to three in the 32nd minute of play ahead of the half time break.

Rios’ second goal of the match sealed the win despite Sandra Nabweteme’s consolation strike for Santa Laguna.

Ilechukwu saw 64 minutes of action and was substituted for Joselin Munoz after receiving a yellow card in the 57th minute.

She previously played for Gintra FC in Lithuania and Turkish side, Besiktas before joining the Mexican side.

Cruz Azul occupy the fifth position on the table with 10 points after six games.

They have a five points deficit behind leaders, Pachuca and Monterrey.

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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