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Reuters
6 hours ago
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Brazil ease past Paraguay 4-1 to reach Women's Copa America semis
July 22 (Reuters) - Yasmim scored twice in the first half as defending champions Brazil reached the Women's Copa America semi-finals with a 4-1 victory over Group B rivals Paraguay in Quito on Tuesday. Yasmim opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a curling free kick that nestled inside the far post and she doubled Brazil's lead 12 minutes later with an almost identical effort, catching the Paraguayan keeper off guard once again. Brazil goalkeeper Lorena produced a superb save to deny a long-range strike from Claudia Martinez before Paraguay's Camila Arrieta was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for a foul on captain Marta. Brazil made their numerical advantage count with Amanda Gutierres making it 3–0 on the hour mark but a lapse in defence allowed Paraguay to pull one back in the 65th minute through the tournament's leading scorer Martinez, who notched her fifth goal of the competition. However, any hopes of a comeback were short-lived as Duda Sampaio restored Brazil's three-goal lead with a composed finish in the 75th minute. "I'm very happy for the goals but above all for the result and for the victory," Yasmim said at the Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda. "We are very happy for the qualification to the semis. We have many aspects that we know we can improve. We have to keep working and giving our all for this shirt." Brazil remain unbeaten in Group B and will face Colombia in their final group-stage fixture on Friday - a rematch of the previous edition's final. "Colombia are a very strong team, we know it will be difficult," Yasmim added. "This match is like a derby, we have to prepare ourselves in the best way to face them."
CNA
5 days ago
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Brazil players slam CONMEBOL over Women's Copa America warm-up conditions
Brazilian players, including six-time FIFA Player of the Year Marta, have criticised CONMEBOL and the organisers of the Women's Copa America in Ecuador for requiring teams to warm-up in confined indoor areas rather than on the pitch Images circulated on social media, before Brazil's dominant victory over Bolivia in their second Group B match on Tuesday, showed players from both teams warming up side-by-side in a confined area at the Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda Stadium. According to the tournament regulations, the measure was implemented to prevent damage to the pitch, which hosts two matches in a day during the group stage. Marta, who returned from international retirement to participate in the continental tournament, voiced her frustration over the situation. "It's been a long time since I played in a tournament here in South America, and we were saddened by these circumstances," the 39-year-old striker told Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte. "Athletes are expected to perform well and work hard, but we also have to demand a high level of organisation. "There wasn't enough space for both teams, but both wanted to prepare. I really don't understand why we can't warm up on the pitch. "This is a problem for us because it's very hot inside, on top of the altitude. We hope that CONMEBOL changes some things and improves the situation." Coach Arthur Elias echoed Marta's concerns, emphasizing that the conditions pose risks to players. "We shouldn't have to demand that those responsible for football do their job, just as the players do on the pitch and I do as a coach," he said. "The issue of warm-ups worries me a lot ... This is crucial for the players' health and for the match, because when both teams don't warm up on the pitch, they take longer to get going." Midfielder Ary Borges directed criticism at CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez, highlighting the disparity between men's and women's tournaments. "Even amateur matches are better organised than what we have here. Ask Alejandro if he could warm-up in a space measuring five or 10 metres and smelling of paint," she said. "I think we had an example of this with the Men's Copa America, with its huge infrastructure. Why is the women's tournament having to deal with this kind of thing? "This is something he needs to address, as president. I think we deserve better."
CNA
6 days ago
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Kerolin hat-trick leads Brazil past Bolivia in dominant Copa America Win
Brazil's attacking duo Luany and Kerolin powered the defending champions to a commanding 6–0 victory over Bolivia in their second group-stage match of the Women's Copa America on Wednesday. Brazil lived up to expectations and controlled the match at Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda in Quito, Ecuador from the outset, with Luany opening the scoring in the 13th minute, smashing a powerful shot in off the crossbar from the centre of the box after a corner. The Atletico Madrid striker doubled her tally in the 32nd minute, pouncing on a rebound after the Bolivian goalkeeper spilled Kerolin's effort. She then earned a penalty that captain Kerolin calmly converted to make it 3–0 five minutes later. Brazil great Marta came off the bench in the second half and set up Kerolin's second goal in the 79th minute, before the Manchester City forward completed her hat-trick four minutes later. Things went from bad to worse for Bolivia, who were reduced to 10 players after Angelina Rivero picked up a second yellow card, before Brazil substitute Amanda Gutierres sealed the rout five minutes into stoppage time.
CNA
12-07-2025
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Hosts Ecuador draw 2-2 with Uruguay in Women's Copa America opener
An 78th-minute goal from substitute Emily Rosa Arias Espinales earned hosts Ecuador a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in their Group A Women's Copa America opener at the Complejo Independiente del Valle in Quito on Friday. Ecuador found themselves a goal down inside 11 minutes after Belen Aquino whipped a shot from outside the box. They then conceded a penalty in the 53rd minute when Danna Pesantez fouled Pilar Gonzalez, with Pamela Gonzalez stepping up to make it 2-0 for Uruguay after lashing a shot into the top right corner. Yannel Correa's own goal reduced Ecuador's deficit before Espinales finished neatly with a low shot to level the score and secure a point. Ecuador pushed for the winner but Uruguay goalkeeper Agustina Sanchez stood tall with a pair of crucial interventions, keeping out a Nayely Bolanos effort and a Karen Flores strike in the closing minutes. Ecuador had the lion's share of possession and six shots on target, three more than Uruguay, but could not find a way past Sanchez, with Stefany Cedeno and Milagro Barahona also coming close. Ecuador next face Peru on Tuesday, while Uruguay play Argentina. Group A is rounded out by Chile, who open against Peru on Saturday. Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay and Venezuela are in Group B. Holders Brazil are the heavy favourites, having won the competition a record eight times. Both Ecuador and Uruguay were eliminated in the group stage of the 2022 edition of Women's Copa America. The 10th edition runs from July 11 to August 2.
