Mexico complete PNG line-up - PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2016
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Mexico will be CONCACAF’s third and final representative at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup next year in Papua New Guinea after winning their play-off against Honduras on Sunday.
El Tri dominated against the home side but only had a goal in each half from Kiana Palacios and Jacqueline Crowther to show for their efforts.
Mexico narrowly missed securing passage in the tournament semi-final after losing on penalties against 2014 hosts Canada on Friday. USA qualified in far easier fashion with a 7-0 win over Honduras.
Mexico are the final team across the globe to qualify for the 16-team event, and are set to feature in their seventh tournament, only missing out in 2004.
USA won the continental title with a tough 1-0 win over Canada, thanks to Ashley Sanchez's lone goal 18 minutes from fulltime.