The Guadalajara Chivas Femenil's Rebaño Sagrado started their Torneo Apertura 2026 campaign with drama and emotions at the Estadio Akron. The team came from behind to overcome an adverse start and finish with a convincing 3-1 victory over Querétaro, earning their first three points of the tournament in front of their fans.
What happened in the match?
The surprise in the Zapopan venue came at the start of the second half, when the Querétaro squad took advantage of a defensive lapse to silence the stands and take the lead on the scoreboard with a goal from Cecea. With the score against them, the red-and-white squad did not fall into despair and turned their pieces forward to seek the equalizer.
Why does it matter for Querétaro?
The loss in the first match is a hard blow for the squad led by Pamela Conti, who returns home with empty hands after letting go of an initial advantage on the Akron pitch. The visitors were unable to maintain the pace in the final stretch of the game and paid dearly for their defensive lapses in the second half.
What comes next?
The Rebaño Sagrado consummated a vibrant victory in front of their public, demonstrating their ability to react and score to start the season with the right foot. The Guadalajara squad earned three valuable points in the inaugural match, leaving positive sensations ahead of their next commitment in the pink circuit. With this tough loss in the first match, the squad led by Pamela Conti returns home with empty hands after letting go of an initial advantage on the Akron pitch.
