In a heart-wrenching 2025 Copa América Femenina clash in Ecuador, the Paraguayan women’s football team fell 4-1 to a formidable Brazilian team, sealing Paraguay’s elimination from the tournament. Quito’s Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda set the stage for a fiery showdown, but despite a great effort, Paraguay could not tame Brazil’s relentless attacks.
Paraguay’s young star player Claudia Martínez Ovando ignited a spark of hope with a stunning goal for the Albirroja Femenina, but it was not enough to turn the tide. The defeat leaves Paraguay in second-to-last place in Group B with three points, ending the nation’s tournament dreams.
Earlier in the day in Paraguay’s group, Colombia unleashed a dazzling 8-0 rout over Bolivia, cementing their status as a group powerhouse. Brazil reigns supreme atop Group B with a commanding nine points, followed by Colombia’s seven, Venezuela’s four, Paraguay’s three, and Bolivia trailing with zero.
Paraguay’s tournament journey
Kicking off their campaign in Group B, Paraguay’s women’s football team secured a spectacular 4-0 victory over Bolivia to earn three points early on. The star of the show was 17-year-old forward Claudia Martínez Ovando, who lit up the pitch with a sensational hat-trick in the first hour of the game. The rout was completed in stoppage time by Lice Chamorro, who added a final flourish for 4-0.
Coming off the electrifying win over Bolivia, Paraguay struggled to maintain momentum in their second 2025 Copa América Femenina match, against Colombia. Martínez Ovando once again found the net for the Albirroja Femenina, continuing her scoring form, but Colombia’s attack proved too potent, resulting in a 4-1 defeat.
In the 4-1 loss to Brazil, Paraguayan top scorer Martínez Ovando continued her scoring streak, netting Paraguay’s lone goal with a moment of brilliance, but it was no match for Brazil’s firepower. The match took a critical turn when Paraguay’s defender Verónica Riveros received her second yellow card in the 58th minute, reducing the Albirroja Femenina to ten players.
One more to go, Venezuela ahead
Head coach’ Fabio Fukumoto’ Paraguayan squad will dust themselves off and face Venezuela in a final showdown on Friday at 9 PM local time, once again at the iconic Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda. Though out of the title race, Paraguay will look to end their 2025 Copa América Femenina campaign with a flourish and pride.
