Brazil triumphs over Bolivia in Copa America, with Kerolin scoring three goals for a decisive hat-trick victory.
In the ongoing Copa América Femenina 2025, Brazil's women's national football team has made a strong start, with two wins from their opening matches. The latest victory came against Bolivia, where standout performers Kerolin and Luany scored multiple goals.
Kerolin, who is one of the tournament's top scorers, led the charge with a hat-trick, securing a 6-0 win for Brazil. Luany, named player of the match, scored two goals and provided a penalty for Kerolin to convert, making it 4-0 in the first half.
Amanda Gutierres added another goal five minutes into stoppage time, sealing a convincing victory for the defending champions. The match took place at Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda in Quito, Ecuador.
Brazil coach Arthur Elias praised the team's performance, stating that Kerolin's hat-trick was just one part of the story. He highlighted that Marta, the team's all-time leading scorer with 119 goals, contributes beyond just Kerolin, despite being brought on as a substitute in the second half.
The match was not without incident, as Bolivia's Angelina Rivero was given a second yellow card, leaving them to play the remainder of the game with 10 players.
Brazil currently tops Group B, but 2022 runners-up Colombia have not yet played. The team's next challenge comes on Tuesday, when they face Paraguay in their next match.
Luany expressed her excitement about playing in her first Copa America and contributing to her team's success. Kerolin, too, was in high spirits, despite being denied a first-half double by the woodwork.
As the tournament progresses, these two players will undoubtedly continue to be key figures for Brazil, aiming to defend their title and make their nation proud.
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Luany is looking forward to playing in her first Copa America and contributing to her team's success, as she and Kerolin, who is one of the tournament's top scorers, aim to help the defending champions secure a second consecutive title. Brazil's index in Group B is currently at the top, with their next challenge being against Paraguay in their next match.
