Goal scored by football icon Marta during stoppage time keeps Brazil's Copa America Final hopes alive
Brazil Wins the 2025 Copa America Femenina: Marta's Clutch Goal Secures Victory
In an intense final match, Brazil emerged victorious in the 2025 Copa America Femenina, defeating Colombia on penalty kicks. The game, held in Ecuador from July 11 to August 2, 2025, was a close encounter that required extra time to decide the winner.
The final began with Colombia holding a 3-2 lead going into stoppage time. However, in the 90+6th minute of normal time, Marta, the legendary Brazilian forward, scored the equalizing goal, forcing the game into extra time.
In the extra time period, both teams continued to battle it out, with Brazil eventually taking the lead in the 105th minute. Marta scored her second goal of the match, adding to her impressive resume in women's soccer. This goal put all the pressure on Colombia to respond.
The penalty shootout that followed was intense, with the first five rounds ending even at three apiece. In the decisive moment, Lorena, the Brazilian goalkeeper, denied the ball from going in, securing the victory for Brazil. Colombia's seventh penalty shot was no good, and Brazil was crowned the champion of the 2025 Copa America Femenina.
This victory marks the ninth time that Brazil has won the Copa America Femenina in their national team's history. The win also strengthens Brazil's case as a fearsome opponent to the rest of the world in women's soccer, and places them as the best South American squad in the sport.
The 2025 Copa America Femenina served as the tournament following their 2022 victory and was the next major continental competition on their schedule. This event not only decides the South American champion but also plays a role in qualifying for other competitions such as the Pan American Games.
With the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup scheduled to be hosted by Brazil, the team is looking forward to continuing their success on the international stage. Marta, who scored a pivotal goal in this year's final at the age of 39, remains a key player for the team, and is considered one of the best women's soccer players ever.
In the thrilling 2025 Copa America Femenina final, Brazil clinched the title after a triumphant penalty shootout victory against Colombia, with their captain Marta scoring the equalizing goal in normal time and netting a crucial penalty, exemplifying her exceptional prowess in women's football, further solidifying Brazil's dominance in sports and football.
Brazil's victory in the 2025 Copa America Femenina added another coveted championship to their collection, underlining their status as a leading powerhouse in women's football, as they gear up for the prestigious 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup on home soil.
