The Women's Copa America in Ecuador ended with a thrilling final as Brazil edged Colombia in an eight-goal spectacle to win their ninth title but logistical challenges and half-empty stadiums showed the hurdles that face South American women's football.

The South American women's soccer championship culminates with Brazil looking to continue their historic dominance against familiar finalist Colombia on Saturday night. Here is how you can watch this match.

Goalkeeper Lorena's hands saved a shot from Jorelyn Carabali, the Brazilian women's national team won their ninth Copa America title.

QUITO (Reuters) -Brazil successfully defended their Women's Copa America crown by defeating Colombia 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday to claim their ninth continental title after a roller-coaster final in Quito ended 4-4.

Defending champion Brazil has scored three early goals and eased past Uruguay 5-1 to qualify for the Copa America Femenina final for the fifth straight tournament.

This soccer match is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on FS1. Fans looking to watch this match can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial. FuboTV offers up to $25 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the match.

Brazil legend Marta led her country to a successful defence of their Women's Copa America title on Saturday, defeating Colombia on penalties after a rollercoaster final.

Marta scores two late goals as Brazil defend their Copa America Femenina title with a penalty shootout victory over Colombia.

Six-time world player of the year Marta came off the bench to score twice, including an equalizer in stoppage time, as Brazil came from behind three times before winning the penalty shootout 5-4 against Colombia on Saturday to secure their ninth Copa America Femenina title.