fifa.noJSVideoMessage Two late goals, including an injury-time winner, saw USA escape with a barely-deserved 2-1 win over Mexico to reach the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup semi-finals.
Mexico led from midway through the second half, until USA substitutes Ally Watt and Kelcie Hedge saved the three-time champions from an exit at the hands of their CONCACAF rivals.
Neither team fully settled into a rhythm in the opening half amid the warm late afternoon conditions. But it was Mexico who had marginally the better of proceedings, dominating the shot and corner count.
Lively left-sided winger Maria Sanchez let fly early, stinging the palms of Casey Murphy, after a skilful dribble set up the opportunity.
USA striker Ashley Sanchez had some good moments in attack, but opportunities were all too rare for the Stars and Stripes. The closest USA came to scoring was from a charged-down goalkeeper clearance, which spokes volumes about their paucity of chances.
The second half started much li..
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