Querétaro Women’s Dominant Display Deepens Mazatlán’s Struggles in Liga MX Femenil

They arrived at Estadio El Encanto with hopes of halting a slide, but Mazatlán Women left Sunday’s home contest with yet another chapter in what has become a season of unrelenting hardship. Querétaro Women, by contrast, made the most of their opportunities—and an opponent’s indiscipline—to deliver a commanding 3-0 victory, their second clean sheet in three matches and a statement of intent in the increasingly competitive Liga MX Femenil table.

The match began with a probing tempo, Mazatlán seeking stability after shipping six goals to Toluca a week earlier. But any early promise quickly gave way to familiar frailties. In the 28th minute, a Querétaro attacker—her name not immediately available in match reports—latched onto a defense-splitting pass and finished with calm composure, slotting low past the Mazatlán goalkeeper. The goal underscored Querétaro’s growing confidence: they have now scored in five straight matches, even as the goalscorers’ identities remain a recurring mystery this season.

Mazatlán’s task became steeper still early in the second half. In the 51st minute, a sprawling tackle from behind drew an immediate red card, leaving the hosts to chase the game a player down. The numerical disadvantage proved insurmountable. Querétaro doubled their lead on the hour, a forward—again unnamed—arriving late to meet a cross and nodding in from close range. The third, in the final minute of regulation, sealed the result: a clinical finish after Mazatlán’s beleaguered backline was pulled apart once more.

The Broader Picture

Mazatlán’s recent run makes for grim reading. This latest defeat extends their winless streak to five matches, with just a single point taken from a possible 15. They’ve managed only one goal in that span, a 62nd-minute consolation in a draw with Atlético San Luis. Defensively, they’ve conceded 14 times, an average of nearly three per game. Sunday’s red card only compounded the misery, but the issues run deeper than a single moment of recklessness. The team’s lack of attacking threat, coupled with a porous defense, has left them adrift at the foot of the table, searching for answers as the season drifts into its decisive phase.

Querétaro, meanwhile, have quietly built momentum. Their recent form—two wins, a draw, and two losses—may lack the consistency of the league’s front-runners, but they have shown a knack for grinding out results. The 1-0 victory over Necaxa and today’s comprehensive dismantling of Mazatlán suggest a team finding its rhythm at the right moment. Crucially, Querétaro’s defense has tightened: after conceding six to Atlas in early September, they’ve allowed just three goals in their last three outings.

Position and Perspective

Neither side entered the match among the league’s elite, but the gulf in quality was evident. Querétaro’s win vaults them into mid-table security, their points tally offering a buffer from the relegation scrap below. For Mazatlán, the view is grimmer: rooted to the bottom, their goal difference is the worst in the league, and their inability to compete physically or tactically with mid-tier opponents raises urgent questions about the club’s direction.

Head-to-head, Querétaro’s dominance is clear. In their last three meetings, Mazatlán have failed to score, while conceding seven. Today’s result was not an anomaly, but a continuation of a troubling trend.

The Road Ahead

For Mazatlán, the remaining fixtures are less about climbing the table than restoring pride and structure. The club must decide whether to invest in midseason reinforcements or commit to a long-term rebuild. Either path will require patience from supporters and a clear vision from management.

Querétaro, meanwhile, can now look upward. With a settled backline and a growing belief in attack, they are poised to challenge for a playoff berth—a tangible goal for a squad that has often flown under the radar. If they can solve the lingering mystery of their goalscorers’ identities—perhaps the only blemish on an otherwise brightening campaign—they may yet surprise the league’s established powers.

Final Thoughts

On a balmy October afternoon at Estadio El Encanto, the trajectories of two clubs could not have been more divergent. Querétaro’s clinical efficiency and Mazatlán’s persistent struggles told the story of a league where margins are thin, but consequences are stark. In a season defined by fleeting chances and unforgiving lapses, Querétaro seized theirs. Mazatlán, again, were left to wonder when—or if—their fortunes might change.