Date: July 22, 2025
🟨 Overview
Defending champions Brazil delivered a dominant display to confirm their place in the semifinals of the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025. With this confident win, they remain unbeaten in Group B—a perfect three wins from three matches.
⚽ Scoring Summary
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Yasmim lit up the opening half with two exquisite free kicks in the 27′ and 39′ minutes, catching the Paraguayan goalkeeper off guard.
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After the break, Amanda Gutierres extended Brazil’s lead on the hour mark, capitalizing on smart build-up play.
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Paraguay pulled one back through Claudia Martínez in the 65′ minute, but Duda Sampaio swiftly restored Brazil’s three-goal cushion with a composed strike in the 75′.
Final Score: Paraguay 1–4 Brazil — Brazilians through to the semis Copa AméricaReuters.
🟥 Turning Moment
Paraguay’s Camila Arrieta was shown a second yellow card early in the second half, leaving her side a player down. Brazil seized the numerical advantage to turn control into goals.
🔑 Key Performers
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Yasmim – Free-kick specialist, bagged a brace and set the tone for the game.
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Duda Sampaio – Sealed the result with a key long-range effort.
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Lorena (GK) – Anchored the defence with an impressive save early in the second half.
📊 What’s Next?
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Brazil remains unbeaten in the group and will now prepare for a quarter-final clash, with Colombia awaiting them next in Group B.
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Paraguay, meanwhile, cannot progress to the semis and will now contest the Fifth Place Match alongside Venezuela, set to face off on July 25 Copa América.
🧭 Tactical Takeaway
Brazil's sharp set-piece execution—particularly via free kicks—paid huge dividends. Their adaptation following Paraguay’s red card was clinical, as they quickly capitalized with added energy and control.
Brazil now eyes their fourth straight semi-final appearance in this tournament. As they prepare for Colombia, momentum is firmly on their side.
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