Marta scored two decisive goals as Brazil beat Colombia 5-4 on penalties to win the Copa America Femenina for the ninth time.
- Brazil defeats Colombia in epic Copa America Feminina final
- Marta came on as a substitute and scored two crucial goals
- Goalkeeper Lorena became the Seleção’s hero in the penalty shootout
Marta proved her undeniable quality when she came off the bench and scored two dramatic goals to help Brazil clinch the Copa America Feminina title with a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Colombia, after a dramatic match had ended 4-4 in extra time.
In a thrilling final at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito, Ecuador, the 39-year-old scored a spectacular long-range goal in the final minutes of stoppage time to keep the Seleção alive and take the match to extra time. She then scored again as the match went to penalties, where the Seleção emerged victorious to secure their ninth continental title.
It was the perfect way for Brazil to prepare for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which they will be hosting for the first time.
The two teams had previously met in the group stage in a goalless draw, but the final was a complete contrast, filled with goals and exciting action from start to finish, with Colombia taking the lead three times, only for Brazil to hit back each time.
Linda Caicedo put Colombia ahead in the 25th minute with a low right-footed shot that beat Brazil goalkeeper Lorena. Brazil’s hopes were revived in first-half injury time, thanks to a penalty awarded by Jorelyn Carabali to Gio. Angelina easily converted the spot-kick to level the score.
A fatal own goal by Tarciane gave Colombia the lead again in the 69th minute, but Brazil’s substitute, Amanda Gutierres, equalized once again 10 minutes from time with a beautiful low shot that went into the net almost in slow motion.
When Mayra Ramirez put Colombia ahead in the 88th minute, it looked like Brazil’s hopes were over. However, Marta, who had come on just minutes earlier, scored a spectacular long-range goal in the 96th minute to level the score at 3-3 and send the match into extra time.
Marta then gave Brazil their first lead of the match in the 105th minute, converting a cross from Angelina Jolie. However, there was another surprise late in the match when Leicy Santos scored a beautiful free-kick, ensuring the match would be decided by a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Marta had a chance to seal the victory for Brazil, but her effort was saved. Goalkeeper Lorena was Brazil’s hero, saving both Colombian efforts, thus securing the continental title for the Seleção and giving Marta another trophy in her illustrious career.
