QUITO, Aug 2 (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.

Brazil clinched their ninth Women’s Copa America crown in Ecuador after surviving a dramatic 4-4 draw and edging Colombia 5-4 on penalties in a

Unfortunately for Colombia, they have not had much success against Brazil. Colombia fell to Brazil, 1-0, in last year’s final, and has finished second to the powerhouse in three of the past four Copas Americas. Overall, Brazil is 11-2-0 against Colombia, with the two sides coming to a draw in the group stage.

Six-time world player of the year Marta has led Brazil to their ninth Copa America Femenina title. On Saturday, she 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.

QUITO (Reuters) -Brazil successfully defended their Women's Copa America crown with a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout win over Colombia in Saturday's final in Quito, claiming their ninth continental title.

They win 5-4 on penalties to claim their ninth continental title after a roller-coaster final in Quito ended 4-4. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Brazil will face Colombia in the Matchday 5 of the CONMEBOL Women’s Copa America 2025 group stage. Fans in the U.S. won’t miss a moment, with complete coverage available live on TV and through streaming services.

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.