Nigerian forward Uchenna Kanu maintained her clinical goal-scoring streak on Thursday, playing a vital role as Cruz Azul Women secured a dominant victory over Necaxa.
The Super Falcons star found the back of the net to help her side claim all three points in a convincing Liga MX Femenil Clausura performance.
Uchenna Kanu Nets Penalty in Crucial Liga MX Femenil Win
Playing at the Instalaciones La Noria Cancha 1, the hosts took control of the match early on.
Liliana Rodriguez opened the scoring just ten minutes into the encounter, setting the tone for a one-sided affair.
Uchenna Kanu then doubled the advantage in the 35th minute, showing great composure to convert from the penalty spot.
Her goal ensured Cruz Azul Women went into the halftime break with a comfortable two-goal cushion.
The 28-year-old striker has been in sensational form recently. This strike marks her fourth goal in just two matches, following a brilliant hat-trick against Atlas in late February.
Although she was substituted in the 56th minute for Cameroonian star Michaela Abam, her impact on the game was already decisive.
Cruz Azul Women Extend Unbeaten Run Against Necaxa
The dominance continued in the second half as the home side sought to wrap up the result.
In the 68th minute, Ana Martinez added a third goal to seal the 3-0 win.
This result marks a significant period of consistency for the club, extending their current unbeaten streak to three matches, consisting of two wins and a draw.
Despite the impressive victory, the team remains in 7th place on the league table with 18 points.
The focus now shifts to their next fixture, where Kanu will hope to continue her scoring exploits against Santos Laguna this coming Wednesday.