[WOMEN’S OLYMPIC QUALIFYING] Captain Evelyn Lopez scored four goals in the first 53 minutes to lead host Mexico to an 8-1 victory over Jamaica in the opening game of Group A play at the Concacaf Olympic women’s qualifying tournament being played at the Estadio Benito Juarez in Ciudad Juarez.
Paola Morales added two goals, while Teresa Worbis and Monica Ocampo had one apiece for Mexico. Lindsey Wilson sophomore Omolyn Davis scored for Jamaica.
The USA faces Jamaica Friday and Mexico Sunday in Group A play.
As expected, Group B favorite defeated Trinidad & Tobago, 6-0. Former University of Portland star Christine Sinclair, UCLA’s Kara Lang, Rutgers-bound Jonelle Filigno, Melissa Tancredi, Randee Hermus and Jodi-Ann Robinson scored for Canada, which is seeking its first Olympic berth. In qualifying four years ago, Mexico upset Canada in Concacaf play.