Concacaf outfit Mexico won their first and only game at the Fifa U-17 Women's World Cup slamming South Africa 4-0, yesterday. There was only ever going to be pride on the line in the contest from Couva with two previous losses rendering neither side capable of reaching the quarterfinals stages.

Mexico started lively and got only their second goal in the tournament after 21 minutes. Daniela Solis chased a through ball which beat the South African back four, rounded Kaylin Swart and slid her shot home from a tight angle. The South Africans had a similar chance eight minutes later, but were unable to take advantage. Jermaine Seoposenwe latched onto a ball on the end of a quick counter-attack, but Mexican keeper Rosa Merida was fast off her line and able to clear the danger.

The Mexicans pressed as the half wore on and were looking the far better side but could not add in the first half. The North Americans came out flying again in the second half. Solis rattled the crossbar with a strong effort just seconds after the restart and in the 52nd minute, the Mexicans were two up. A deep cross from Fernanda Pina out right was met perfectly by Sanchez, who nodded home.

With the green-clad girls in full control, they continued to pour on the pressure, and Christina Murillo made it three when she collected a short pass in the area and chipped the goalkeeper cheekily. They added one more in the 77nd minute when Pina rose highest in the penalty area to nod the ball home.