Chile U16 Women Dominate Northern Ireland in International Friendly

Santiago, Chile – June 6, 2026 – Chile’s U16 women’s national team delivered a commanding performance, defeating Northern Ireland 4-1 in an international friendly at the Complejo Deportivo Juan Pinto Durán. The result underlines Chile’s growing reputation in youth football.

The hosts took control from the kick-off and opened the scoring in the 9th minute when Catalina Muñoz finished off a flowing team move. Chile doubled their lead in the 24th minute through Fernanda Rojas, who cut inside and fired into the far corner. Northern Ireland struggled to contain the pace and movement of the Chilean attack.

Second-Half Surge Seals Victory

Chile continued to dominate after the break. Antonia Soto added a third in the 51st minute with a well-placed header, and substitute Isidora Vásquez made it 4-0 in the 68th minute with a crisp strike. Northern Ireland pulled one back in the 79th minute through Katie Murphy, who converted a penalty after a handball, but it was little more than a consolation.

The friendly was part of Chile’s preparations for upcoming South American U16 tournaments. Northern Ireland, meanwhile, gained valuable experience against a technically superior side. The match also provided a platform for several debutants on both sides.

Both teams are expected to continue their friendly schedules before competitive fixtures later in the year.