UNAM Pumas Women produced a hard-fought away performance to claim a 2-1 victory over Club Necaxa Women in Liga MX Femenil on August 9, 2026. The win gave Pumas a crucial boost in the standings and highlighted their resilience after falling behind early.

Early Setback for Pumas

Necaxa started brightly on home turf and stunned Pumas with an early goal in the 15th minute. A corner kick caused chaos in the box, and midfielder Valeria Ríos was left unmarked to tuck home the loose ball. The home side grew in belief after the opener, but Pumas responded with composure, gradually asserting control in midfield through the clever movement of their captain, Daniela Flores.

Pumas’ Second-Half Comeback

The equalizer came just after the interval. A beautiful passing sequence carved open the Necaxa defense, allowing forward Katia Martínez to fire a low strike across the goalkeeper into the far corner. The momentum shifted completely in Pumas’ favor, and they pressed forward in search of a winner.

The decisive moment arrived in the 78th minute when substitute Paola Salas received the ball on the edge of the area, cut inside onto her right foot, and curled a stunning effort into the top corner. It was a goal worthy of winning any match, and it sent the traveling Pumas fans into raptures.

Performance Analysis

• Possession: UNAM Pumas 55% – 45% Club Necaxa
• Shots on target: Pumas 8 – 3 Necaxa
• Tactical edge: Pumas’ patient build-up play in the second half proved to be the difference.

Standings and Context

The comeback victory lifts UNAM Pumas Women into a promising position in the Liga MX Femenil table, reinforcing their status as outside contenders for a playoff spot. For Club Necaxa Women, the defeat is a gutting one, having led for much of the match but ultimately failing to hang on. With matches against title contenders upcoming, both sides will need to sharpen their performances to keep their season goals within reach.