Gallas UAA vs UP Ciudad de México scoreless draw, Digi Mart USA News (Aguascalientes, Mexico): Las Gallas de la Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA) earned a surprise goalless draw at home against the Panteras of Universidad Panamericana (UP), Campus Ciudad de México, the unbeaten leaders of the Segunda División of the Conferencia Nacional de Futbol CONADEIP.
The match was played at Estadio Universitario, where coach Irma González’s side organized a solid defense to contain the league’s second-best attack. From the start, the visitors looked to create danger with balls played through to striker Fernanda Bolio, but she could not beat goalkeeper Andrea Casillas.
In attack, Ana Pinzón and Jocelyn González tried to unsettle UP goalkeeper Natsidieli Nieto. After halftime, UP Ciudad de México enjoyed its best spell and came close to scoring, but Casillas kept her goal intact.
As the game went on, both sides’ strategies broke down and play swung back and forth until the final whistle with the score still 0-0.
The extra point was decided from the penalty spot, where a sudden-death shootout was required. The Mexico City side prevailed 6-5.
The Gallas will return to action on February 13, when they host Universidad Modelo.
Match details: Gallas UAA 0-0 UP Ciudad de México. Competition: Segunda División, CONADEIP.
Venue: Estadio Universitario. Penalty shootout (extra point): UAA 5-6 UP Ciudad de México, sudden death.
UAA coach: Irma González. UAA goalkeeper: Andrea Casillas.
UAA attack: Ana Pinzón, Jocelyn González. UP goalkeeper: Natsidieli Nieto.
UP striker: Fernanda Bolio. Next UAA match: vs Universidad Modelo, February 13.
