The Colombian women’s team recaptured their group stage with a fine score and after an intense game beat Argentina 1-0 in Bucaramanga to seal qualification for the Copa America final. For the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and the 2024 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Nelson Abadia’s side started with nerves and inaccuracy in the semi-final, watching the Albiceleste play and Estefania Panini’s shot troubled goalkeeper Catalina Perez, who responded brilliantly.
Colombia gradually shook up the rival field, and Wanina began to approach Korea’s door dangerously.
Colombia had their clearest chance on 38 minutes, when Myra Ramirez received a ball in the area on 37 minutes, eluded a defender and went one-on-one with the goalkeeper before her shot hit the crossbar.
In the second half, the national team was playing with more ease and comfort until Linda Caicedo found the prize in the 63rd minute, hooking an opponent off the defense with her left foot. His cross shot beat Korea, scoring the only goal of the tournament.
With the score against Argentina, Gabriela Chavez saw a red card in the 73rd minute after receiving a second yellow card for grabbing Mayra Ramirez by the hair and shirt, and then collapsed in frustration.
Nelson Abadia’s men got the ball in the closing minutes and extended the score in the 86th minute with a header from Zorelyn Caraballi.
The Colombian national team qualified for its third women’s Copa America final, having done so in Ecuador in 2010 and 2014, losing both times to Brazil. This Tuesday, his rival for the title between the Brazilians and Paraguay will be known precisely.
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