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Benin and Gandonou frustrate Mexico in a 2-2 draw

From ABC Color · () Spanish

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  • Mexico surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Benin in its opening match at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland.
  • Alice Soto and Montserrat Saldivar scored for Mexico, but Romain Gandonou struck twice for Benin.
  • Poland lead Group A after beating Argentina 3-0, while Brazil top Group B after defeating Tanzania 4-1.

Mexico began the Women’s Under-20 World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Benin after giving up a two-goal lead.

Alice Soto put Mexico ahead in the 21st minute, and Montserrat Saldivar extended the advantage in the 51st at the Arena in Katowice. But Romain Gandonou scored twice for Benin, leaving Mexico with one point and the frustration of missing out on victory in Group A.

Poland currently lead the group after beating Argentina 3-0. In Group B, Canada and England also drew, 1-1, after Rachel Maltby equalized for England in the 89th minute. Brazil lead that group following a 4-1 win over Tanzania.

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