Colombia defeats Paraguay with authority in the 2025 Women's Copa América
Led by standout performances from Leicy Santos and Linda Caicedo, Colombia secured a 4-1 win over Paraguay and strengthened their tournament position.
✨ A Fired-Up Second Half from Colombia
The Colombian Women’s National Team delivered a dominant second-half performance on Sunday to defeat Paraguay 4-1 in Quito, during Matchday 3 of the 2025 Women's Copa América. After a shaky first half, head coach Angelo Marsiglia's side bounced back thanks to outstanding efforts from Leicy Santos and Linda Caicedo.
Colombia opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a stunning long-range strike from Caicedo, following a clever assist from Santos. Paraguay responded quickly, equalizing through 17-year-old rising star Claudia Martínez, who capitalized on a defensive error to make it 1-1. The match was level at halftime.
🔁 Tactical Adjustments and Offensive Firepower
The introduction of Catalina Usme in the second half gave Colombia a creative boost, and Mayra Ramírez stepped up after a quiet first 45 minutes. In the 57th minute, Ramírez spun past her marker inside the box and fired a powerful shot that goalkeeper Soledad Belotto couldn't stop, restoring Colombia’s lead at 2-1.
From there, it was all Colombia. In the 83rd minute, Linda Caicedo struck again, finishing off a fluid team move. Finally, in stoppage time, Wendy Bonilla found Leicy Santos with a pinpoint cross, and the midfielder headed home the fourth to seal the emphatic win.
📊 Match Summary
Final Score: Colombia 4-1 Paraguay
Goalscorers: Linda Caicedo (13', 83'), Mayra Ramírez (57'), Leicy Santos (90+4')
Player of the Match: Leicy Santos – orchestrated midfield play and scored the final goal.
⏭️ What’s Next for Colombia?
Colombia now looks ahead to a match against Bolivia, who suffered a heavy 7-1 defeat to Venezuela. With this victory, the Tricolor strengthens its case as one of the tournament’s top contenders.