FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, USA (DEC. 6, 2025) — María Sánchez continued her remarkable W7F run, scoring once and assisting another as Tigres cruised to a dominant 3–0 victory over Flamengo, securing top spot in Group 1 and a spot in the semi-finals.

The Mexican powerhouse wasted no time stamping their authority. Sánchez opened the scoring with a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box, her sixth goal of the tournament, cementing her status as the all-time top scorer across both W7F editions. Seconds later, she turned provider with a pinpoint assist for Alexia Delgado’s thunderous rocket into the top right corner.

Tigres didn’t let up, with captain Greta Espinoza adding a powerful header from a Belén Cruz corner to seal the deal at 3–0. Flamengo struggled to respond against a disciplined and clinical Tigres side.

Goalkeeper Cecilia Santiago was solid throughout, pulling off a spectacular flying save late in the match to preserve the clean sheet. With this emphatic win, Tigres close Group 1 in first place, while Flamengo advance as runners-up. Meanwhile, AFC Toronto and Kansas City Current bow out of the tournament.

Tigres’ commanding performance and Sánchez’s brilliance send a clear message: they are serious contenders for this W7F title.

TIGERS 3, FLAMENGO 0

GOAL SCORERS

TIGRES

6' - Maria Sánchez

6' - Alexia Delgado

20' - Greta Spinoza

FLAMENGO STARTING 7: #23 Karol Alves (GK), #5 Thaisa Moreno (C), #8 Djeni, #11 Cristiane, #13 Leidiane, #28 Ju Ferreira, #31 Laysa

SUBS: #2 Monalisa Belem, #10 Gláucia, #16 Flavia Mota, #17 Vivi Holzel (GK), #32 Fernandinha, #43 Mariana Fernandes

TIGRES STARTING 7: #1 Cecilia Santiago (GK), #2 Natalia Colin, #4 Greta Espinoza (C), #7 María Sánchez, #8 Alexia Delgado, #9 Stephany Gutiérrez, #21 Bárbara Olivieri

SUBS: #11 Jheniffer Cordinali, #15 Cristina Ferral, #18 Belén Cruz, #23 Itzel González (GK), #26 Andrea Hernández, #27 Eve Périsset, #72 Mía Villalpando 

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