Argentina beats Peru to top group in 2025 Women’s Copa América

🏆 Argentina Finishes Strong and Secures First Place

The Argentina Women’s National Team secured its spot in the next round of the 2025 Women’s Copa América after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Peru. With this result, Argentina finishes as group leader, while Peru exits the tournament without earning a single point.

The match took place on Monday, July 21, and featured a tense battle where Argentina had to wait until the final minutes to break the deadlock in a game with limited clear chances.

⚽ Yamila Rodríguez, the Late Hero

After a balanced and uneventful first half, Argentina took greater control in the second period. Attempts by Aldana Cometti (50') and Érica Holzheier (62') were both denied by Peru’s goalkeeper Maryory Sánchez, who kept her side in the game with key saves.

But in the 88th minute, a defensive lapse from Peru allowed Yamila Rodríguez to rise and head in the match’s only goal, giving Argentina the 1-0 win.

Peru Bows Out Without Points

For the Peruvian National Team, the tournament ends in disappointment. After four consecutive defeats, Peru finishes the group stage without any points, and with few attacking threats shown across their matches.

In stoppage time, Paulina Troncoso had the chance to make it 2-0 for Argentina from the penalty spot, but her shot hit the crossbar.

📊 Group Standings Update

With this win, Argentina moves on to the next round as group leaders, proving to be one of the tournament’s most consistent teams so far. They now await their opponent in the knockout stages as they continue their quest for the continental crown.

Peru, on the other hand, will need to regroup and refocus as they work toward improving their women’s football program for future competitions.

La Albiceleste marches on in pursuit of Copa América glory!