
A new feature film on the 1971 Women's World Cup sheds light on the hidden controversies surrounding the historic event. The tournament, held in Mexico City, witnessed a record-breaking attendance of approximately 110,000 spectators at the Estadio Azteca, surpassing even the official world record set by FC Barcelona in 2022.
The semi-final clash between Mexico and Italy during the 1971 Women's World Cup was marred by a heated altercation. Italy, led by star player Elena Schiavo, took an early lead but Mexico fought back, securing a 2-1 advantage at halftime through penalties converted by Patty Hernández.