Brazil defeats Colombia in Women’s Copa América: Marta leads the victory!

Marta celebrates with the Copa América trophy. Brazil was crowned champion of the Women’s Copa América after defeating Colombia 5-4 in an exciting penalty shootout. The match, played on Saturday, ended in a 4-4 draw, marking an encounter full of unexpected twists and strong emotions in Quito. The Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium witnessed how Colombia took the lead on three occasions, but Brazil responded each time, demonstrating great resilience. Marta, the Brazilian legend, forced extra time with a goal in the final minutes of regulation time and scored again in the 105th minute, seemingly securing victory for Brazil. However, Colombia, demonstrating their tenacity, managed to equalize again, taking the match to a penalty shootout, where Brazil’s experience prevailed.

I think women’s soccer has been growing a lot. I think the trend is for it to be more competitive. Everyone here deserved a match like this. Congratulations to Colombia as well.

Amanda Gutierres, Brazil player

This means a lot. I think it’s the work of Brazil. It’s that never-give-up mentality. That’s a source of pride for Brazil. I think it means a lot to Brazilians.

Amanda Gutierres, Brazilian player

The match began with opportunities for both teams. The score opened in the 25th minute when Linda Caicedo, from Colombia, finished a play with a precise shot. Brazil tied in the final moments of the first half thanks to a penalty converted by Angelina, after a foul by Jorelyn Carabalí. Colombia regained the lead in the 69th minute with an own goal by Tarciane. Gutierres equalized again for Brazil with her sixth goal of the tournament, but Mayra Ramírez responded for Colombia. Marta, who came on as a substitute, tied the match in stoppage time, forcing extra time. In the 105th minute, Marta scored again, but Leicy Santos, with a spectacular free kick, tied the game again for Colombia in the 115th minute. The penalty shootout maintained the excitement of the match. Although Colombia took the lead, Brazil recovered. Finally, Carabalí’s miss gave Brazil their ninth continental title.