Mexico A Perfect 10 against Martinique

 

 

by Dan Gaichas, Windy City Soccer

 

BRIDGEVIEW, IL–Martinique was always going to be up against it against Mexico. For them, it was a “learning experience” in the hopes that one day they will be at a higher level.

Indeed, Mexico would put ten past the French overseas department meaning they just need a draw against Jamaica on Tuesday to advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Women’s Championship.

Mexico needed just six minutes to get on the board. Tanya Samarzich bundled the first one over the line after some careless defending by Martinique. It would say 1-0 for 22 minutes—the longest period between goals on the night.

Luz Duarte made it 2-0 in the 28th minute after ex-Red Star collecting Dinora Garza’s cross and tapping into an open net. The third goal came six minutes later when Sandra Mayor came down the right side and scored from an acute angle past keeper Cathy Bellune.

Two minutes later, it was four via an own goal after Garza’s corner was knocked in by Johanne Guilou. Mexico added a fifth five minutes before the break as Alina Garciamendez headed in a corner from Mayor.

Duarte added a second goal in the 49th minute from 25 yards out to make it 6-0. Garza got on the scoresheet nine minutes later on a free kick. Monica Ocampo netted a pair as a substitute in minutes 75 and 87. Teresa Noyola, after a couple missed chances, finally got a goal of her own in stoppage time to put Mexico into double digits and complete the scoring.

There was a reason why Bellune was carried on for the whole despite taking several knocks and facing 15 shots on target.

“She’s the best and that is why she felt she that could continue,” said Martinique head coach Charlain Marie Jeanne.

“The second keeper is really, really bad,” added technical director Jocelyn Germe.”

“We know our level,” continued Germe. “We’ve come to learn. It’s important for us to play and not hang our heads. Ten years ago, Mexico lost 6-0 against Canada. We weren’t invited, we qualified as fourth in the Caribbean.

“Twenty years ago, Martinique played it’s first men’s Gold Cup against Mexico and lost 9-0. Last year, Martinique’s men beat Canada in the Gold Cup. We are confident [that the women will progress].

“We never stopped. We came here to play. Even though they scored 10 goals, we still played. That’s important.”

Martinique will continue their learning experience against Costa Rica while Mexico will look to advance to the semifinals with at least a draw against Jamaica on Tuesday in DC.

SCORING SUMMARY:

MEX-Tanya Samarzich (Robles) 6

MEX-Luz Duarte (Garza) 28

MEX-Sandra Mayor (unassisted) 34

MEX-Johanne Guilou (own goal) 36

MEX-Alina Garciamendez (Mayor) 40

MEX-Luz Duarte (Solis) 49

MEX-Dinora Garza (unassisted) 58

MEX-Monica Ocampo (unassisted) 75

MEX-Monica Ocampo (unassisted) 87

MEX-Teresa Noyola (unassisted) 90+2

BOOKING SUMMARY:

MTQ-Johanne Guilou (caution, tactical foul) 57

MARTINIQUE (3-4-3):  #16-Cathy Bellune; #13-Loriane Martial, #14-Catherine Noel, #15-Jacques Mandy; #5-Johanne Guilou, #9-Nathaela Paulin, #11-Sylvia Solbiac, #12-Prisca Carin; #18-Aurelie Rouge; #7-Kelly Brena (#8-Lena Mauconduit 40), #6-Sandra Parfait (#2-Sarah Melgie 47)

Subs not used:  #1-Benedicte Hubbel, #3-Clara Kichenama, #4-Dorialina Dijon, #17-Nathalie Rangoly, #20-Catherine Ravi, #10-Audrey Bernaba, #19-Alexandra Croisetu

MEXICO (4-4-2):  #12-Pamela Tojonar (C); #4-Alina Garciamendez, #5-Paulina Solis, #13-Kenti Robles, #15-Christine Murillo; #8-Terese Noyola, #10-Sandra Mayor (#2-Arianna Romero 54), #16-Karla Nieto, #18-Dinora Garza (#6-Liliana Mercado 68); #19-Tanya Samarzich (#11-Monica Ocampo 58), #20-Luz Duarte

Subs not used:  #1-Cecilla Santiago, #3-Bianca Sierra, #14-Monica Alvardo, #7-Lydia Rangel, #11-Monica Ocampo

TOTAL SHOTS:  MTQ 2-33 MEX

SHOTS ON GOAL:  MTQ 2-15 MEX

FOULS:  MTQ 15-12 MEX

OFFSIDES:  MTQ 0-2 MEX

CORNER KICKS:  MTQ 2-8 MEX

SAVES:  MTQ 5-2 MEX

Referee:  Tatiana Guzman (NCA)

Referee Assistants:  Elizabeth Aguilar (SLV), Emperatriz Ayala (SLV)

4th Official:  Melisa Borjas

Attendance:  3,620

Woman of the Match:  Karla Nieto (MEX)