England Women Under-20s Secure 3-2 Victory Over Mexico

England Women Under 20s Secure 3 2 Victory Over Mexico
Vivienne Lia who got England WU20s equaliser Photo by Nathan StirkGetty Images

England Women Under-20s defeated Mexico 3-2 in their final match of three games at the Pinatar Arena in Spain.

After a win over China last week but 4-1 defeat against USA at the weekend, the Young Lionesses fell behind to a early goal from Vareli Valadez.

A swift equaliser followed though, as Jess Anderson’s cross was turned home at the near post by Vivienne Lia.

England then took the lead before the half-hour mark, May Cruft scoring from 15 yards out.

It was 3-1 very soo after the iterval, Anderson agais the provider with a cross ad substitute Ava Baker with the far-post finish.

Mexico pulled it back to 3-2 but England held out for the victory.

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