In a thrilling encounter, the Brazilian women's football team defeated Colombia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win their ninth Copa America Femenina title. The biggest hero of this historic victory was 39-year-old veteran Marta, who has already been crowned the best female footballer.
Copa America Feminina 2025: The Brazilian women's football team has once again proven that they are the best team in the South American continent. In the final of the Copa America Femenina 2025, Brazil secured their ninth title by defeating Colombia in a thrilling penalty shootout with a score of 5-4.
Marta's Magical Performance, Shines in Injury Time
Marta, a six-time World Player of the Year, made a spectacular comeback in the final match, once again proving her mettle. The 39-year-old experienced player entered the field in the 82nd minute and scored in the sixth minute of injury time (90+6) to level the score at 3-3. Not only that, but she also scored another goal in extra time, giving Brazil the lead for the first time in the match. This performance proved that Marta is still the backbone of Brazilian women's football.
The decisive moment of the match came when it went to a penalty shootout. There, Brazil's goalkeeper Lorena da Silva played a decisive role by stopping two crucial penalties, helping the team become champions for the fifth consecutive time. Her confidence and presence in the goalpost propelled Brazil to victory, dashing Colombia's hopes.
Match Score: A Goal-Filled Final
The match was full of excitement and goals. Both teams were playing with full force to defeat each other. The scoring sequence of the match was as follows:
Colombia
- Linda Caicedo (25')
- Tarciane (Own goal by Brazilian player, 69')
- Mayra Ramírez (88')
- Leicy Santos (115')
Brazil
- Angelina Alonso (45')
- Amanda Gutierres (80')
- Marta (90+6', 102')
In the end, after a 4-4 draw, the match went to a shootout, where Brazil won 5-4.
Colombia's Courageous Performance, But Luck Was Not on Their Side
The Colombian team also put up a courageous performance in this match and could not maintain the lead despite taking it three times. In particular, Leicy Santos' goal in the 115th minute took the match to the extreme of excitement. Although the Colombian team missed out on the trophy, they earned praise for their fighting spirit throughout the tournament.
This was the fourth time in the last five finals that Brazil has defeated Colombia. Brazil has won 9 out of the 10 Copa America Femenina titles played so far, which is a testament to their dominance.
