Marta scored two late targets as Brazil defended their Copa America Femenina title with a penalty shootout victory over Colombia.
A pulsating closing in Quito, Ecuador, noticed Colombia take the lead thrice just for Brazil to peg them again on every event.
Actual Madrid ahead Linda Caicedo gave Colombia a first-half lead with a low, close-range end, earlier than Angelina equalised from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time.
Brazil defender Tarciane scored a weird personal aim when her tried again move went straight previous goalkeeper Lorena, earlier than Amanda Gutierres managed a cross together with her chest and volleyed into the underside nook to degree the rating as soon as extra.
Chelsea's Mayra Ramirez thought she had scored a late winner for Colombia, however late substitute Marta rifled in an excellent equaliser from lengthy vary within the sixth minute of damage time.
The 39-year-old retired from worldwide soccer after Brazil received silver on the 2024 Paris Olympics, however supervisor Arthur Elias recalled her to his squad for pre-tournament friendlies in Could.
Six-time Fifa Participant of the Yr Marta gave Brazil their first lead of the day halfway via further time when she related with a teasing cross, just for Colombia midfielder Leicy Santos to twist a free-kick into the highest nook and pressure penalties.
Either side scored 4 of their opening six penalties – Marta had the possibility to win it however noticed her effort saved by Katherine Tapia.
The shootout went to sudden dying with Brazil goalkeeper Lorena saving from Jorelyn Carabali to safe victory.
“I feel girls's soccer has been rising lots. I feel the pattern is for it to be extra aggressive. Everybody right here deserved a match like this. Congratulations to Colombia too,” Brazil's Amanda Gutierres mentioned.
“This implies lots. I feel it is Brazil's job – it is that mentality of by no means giving up. That is a supply of pleasure for Brazil. I feel it means lots to Brazilians.”
