Brazil wins head-to-head against Argentina and advances to the semifinals
Won 6-2 in the match that decided the second place in Group B.
- Rodrigo scored three goals and is the top scorer of the CONMEBOL Copa América Fútbol Playa 2025™.
- Argentina finished third and will play for fifth place.
The final matchday of the CONMEBOL Copa América Fútbol Playa 2025™ was a rematch of the 2023 final, and once again, there was a lot at stake: the winner would qualify for the semifinals, while the loser would be out of the title race and the fight for a World Cup spot.
Just like in Rosario, Brazil came out on top. This was thanks to the outstanding scoring ability of Rodrigo, who netted twice in the first three minutes and finished with a hat-trick. He now has 8 goals in the tournament, making him the top scorer of the group stage.
Thanger was also crucial, scoring twice in the first half. His first goal came from a powerful left-footed shot. Additionally, Giovane, usually a substitute, played a key role in building up play and creating numerical superiority.
Argentina never gave up and managed to reduce the deficit through Cipolletta and a stunning goal from Ponzetti.
Brazil secured second place in Group B and will play in the first semifinal on Saturday. Meanwhile, Argentina finished third and will compete for fifth place on Sunday.
Lineups
Brazil (6): 1- Giovane, 4- Neto, 7- Edson Hulk, 9- Rodrigo, 10- Datinha (Captain).
Substitutes: 2- Alisson, 3- Antônio, 5- Benjamin Jr., 6- Brendo, 8- Thanger, 11- Mauricinho.
Coach: Marco Octavio de Cerqueira.
Argentina (2): 1- Sebastián Gómez Polatti, 2- Lucas Medero, 6- Manuel Pomar, 8- Lautaro Benaducci, 10- Lucas Ponzetti (Captain).
Substitutes: 3- Nicanor Maciel, 4- Axel Rutterschmidt, 5- Nahuel Cipolletta, 7- Luca Becares, 9- Alejo González, 11- Nahuel Gigena, 12- Mariano Mansilla.
Coach: Hernán Magrini.
Goals
First period: 1’ Rodrigo (B), 3’ Rodrigo (B), 4’ Thanger (x2) (B), 4’ Nahuel Cipolletta (A), 8’ Lucas Ponzetti (A), 8’ Rodrigo (B). Partial score: Brazil 5-2 Argentina.
Second period: 6’ Antônio (B). Partial score: Brazil 6-2 Argentina.
Third period: No goals. Final score: Brazil 6-2 Argentina.
Cards: None.
Main referee: Christián Galaz (Chile).
