US falls to Mexico for the second time ever, losing 2-0 in the Women's Gold Cup
Mexico beat the United States for the second time ever, getting goals from Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo for a 2-0 victory in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON
Published - Feb 27, 2024, 12:34 AM ET
Last Updated - Feb 27, 2024, 12:34 AM EST
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Mexico beat the United States for the second time ever, getting goals from Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo for a 2-0 victory Monday night in the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup.
The U.S. entered the game 40-1-1 against its rival, with its only previous loss a 2-1 decision during Women's World Cup qualifying in 2010.
It was the first loss for the U.S. under interim coach Twila Kilgore, who took over after the team's dramatic exit from the Women's World Cup last summer in the round of 16. Emma Hayes will take over for Kilgore this spring.
Mexico, which failed to qualify for last year's World Cup, finished atop Group A in the Gold Cup while the United States finished second. Both teams advanced to the knockout round.
