Mexico fend off USA in historic title defence

Mexico’s ladies wrote one other gorgeous chapter of flag soccer historical past, defeating the United States to change into back-to-back title holders at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu on Sunday (17 August).

In a recreation steeped in defensive stress, Tania Rincon’s second landing, touchdown within the dying second of the sport, highlighted Mexico’s second triumph in as many World Games appearances at Chengdu No. 7 High School Eastern Campus Athletics Field.

“I feel proud of my team. Each one of my teammates gave an amazing game: the coaches, the staff. We had our families cheering, people from Mexico sending the best vibes, so I’m so blessed and happy we played the best football out there,” a jubilant quarterback, Diana Flores instructed reporters after.

“We say in Mexico, ‘pienso en oro’, that’s our signature, ‘think of the gold’, and we came with that mindset to each play of the game; we never gave up. We gave our everything on the field, and at the end, I think that’s what makes teams great, so I’m proud of my team.”

Defence, stress and errors dominated a lot of the primary half as the 2 flag soccer titans appeared for the primary benefit within the much-anticipated title rematch.

After a scoreless 19 minutes, Team USA broke the impasse when veteran quarterback Vanita Krouch was capable of join with one in all her favorite receivers, Ashlea Klam, for a landing. With Isabella Geraci available so as to add a one-point conversion, the US went forward 7-0.

Flurrying instantly into motion, Mexico deployed its infamous two-quarterback play to reply with a Monica Rangel landing and a two-point conversion.

A important decide by Allison Salazar on the USA’s second possession then gifted the Mexicans again possession. And with simply 19 seconds on the clock, Flores was capable of finding Tania Rincoin for one more landing handy Mexico a 14-7 lead at halftime.