Yesterday (07/14) the two semi-finals of the Concacaf Women’s Championship were played in Monterrey, Mexico. In the first, the United States beat Costa Rica 3-0. Three hours later, with the same scoreline, Canada eliminated Jamaica.

United States vs. Costa Rica

USA are through to the final (Photo: Concacaf/Disclosure)

The world champions entered with confidence. At 3′, Alex Morgan, with an open shot, tried to score the first of the evening, but he narrowly failed, sending the ball to the side.

The United States kept trying to score the first of the semi-finals and almost got there on 11′, but Costa Rican goalkeeper Noelia Bermudez was vigilant and protected her goal.

Then, at 32′, it was Mallory Pugh who tried to score, but the ball ended up in Bermudez’s gloves.

The USA didn’t give up and, at 33′, after a frantic race, Emily Sonnett sent the ball into the back of the net. USA’s first goal in that CWC semi-final was also Sonnett’s first international goal.

At 45+4′, Pugh’s efforts finally paid off when Rose Lavelle collected the ball in the box and stalked her teammate, who scored the second goal of the evening for the USA.

Costa Rica did not stop pressing and tried to recover a goal and scored one already at 93′, from a free kick. But the kick ended up in the hands of American goalkeeper Casey Murphy.

Just before the final whistle, at 94′, the USA took the opportunity to launch an attack and Ashley Sanchez scored the third and final goal of the evening for his team, which will play its seventh CWC final.

canada vs jamaica

Canada overtake Jamaica to advance to the final (Photo: Concacaf/Disclosure)

After a few initial looks from each side, it didn’t take long for Canada to break through the Jamaican defence. In the 18’s, Jessie Fleming went straight to the point. It was the third goal of the Canadian in this edition of the CWC.

Canada continued to press and, at 33′, Nichelle Prince looked set to score the second goal of the night, but hit the post.

Canada looked to extend their lead to the 57′ with another header, but Jamaican keeper Deneisha Blackwood stopped the shot just past the goal.

Adriana Leon and Allysha Chapman entered on 53′ and immediately caused a stir. At 64′, assisted by Leon, Chapman scored the second goal of the evening with a powerful header.

Finally, at 76′, Leon scored Canada’s third and final goal after receiving the ball in a header from Jordyn Huitema.

Next steps

Costa Rica and Jamaica face off for third place on the same day at 8 p.m.