Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu delivered another standout display, but her efforts were not enough to save Cruz Azul from a painful 3-2 defeat to Atlético San Luis in Liga MX Femenil action.
The Nigerian striker scored twice in a thrilling encounter, yet her side surrendered their lead late on to suffer a costly loss.
Uchenna Kanu brace highlights red-hot form despite Cruz Azul collapse
Kanu wasted no time making an impact, scoring just seconds after kickoff to give the visiting side an early advantage.
The forward shrugged off her marker before unleashing a powerful strike from outside the box that left the goalkeeper helpless.
However, the lead lasted only moments as Atlético San Luis responded almost immediately to level the score. Despite the setback, Uchenna Kanu remained a constant threat.
She restored Cruz Azul’s lead in the 16th minute with a composed finish, showing pace and composure to round the goalkeeper before slotting home her second goal of the match.
The brace shows her remarkable consistency, with Kanu now scoring seven goals in her last seven matches.
Kanu’s brilliance overshadowed as Atlético San Luis complete comeback
Despite Kanu’s heroics, Cruz Azul failed to maintain control of the game. A missed penalty shortly after her second goal proved to be a turning point, denying the visitors a chance to extend their lead.
Atlético San Luis capitalised on that moment and grew stronger in the second half. They equalised before completing the comeback late in the match, sealing a dramatic 3-2 victory.
While Uchenna Kanu stood out with her attacking quality, fellow Nigerian Amina Bello featured throughout for the hosts and ended on the winning side.
The defeat brings an end to Cruz Azul’s six-match unbeaten run and leaves them with work to do as they prepare for their next fixture.