Paraguay turns it around against Bolivia and caps off its road to the semifinals with a win
Won 2-1 to secure its third victory in the tournament.
- Paola Brítez scored a stunning goal.
- Paraguay will face Argentina in the semifinals.
Paraguay had already qualified for the semifinals, but it will arrive in great shape for the clash against Argentina after coming back from a 0-1 deficit against Bolivia.
La Verde went into halftime with the lead after a shot from María Gálvez deflected off Portales, making it 1-0 for Bolivia. Near the end of the first half, Briseyda Orellana almost scored a second for La Verde.
In the second half, La Albirroja equalized thanks to a goal from its captain, Arévalo, who pushed in a shot that was going wide. Later, No. 10 Paola Brítez pulled off a brilliant play, including a slick dribble, to seal the 2-1 win.
Paraguay finished second in Group A and will fight for the title and a spot in the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup in the Philippines. Bolivia finished fifth in the group and will face Peru for 9th place in the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal Femenina 2025™.
Lineups
Paraguay (2): 1- Sara Silva, 2- Verónica Vallejos, 5- Jamila Acosta, 6- Cinthia Arévalo (Captain), 9- Liz Sosa.
Substitutes: 12- Jessica Franco, 3- Jazmín Armoa, 4- Diana Benítez, 7- Claudia Romero, 10- Paola Brítez, 11- Nataly Lezcano, 13- Perla Bareiro, 14- Liz Ortíz.
Head Coach: Nadia Rodas
Bolivia (1): 12- Ruth Copa, 2- Desiree Nava, 6- Dayana Jiménez, 8- Ingrid Siles, 10- Martha Chura, 11- María Gálvez (Captain).
Substitutes: 1- Kimberly López, 3- Briseyda Orellana, 4- Sonia Turihuano, 5- Alexandra Montalvo, 7- Yoselin Portales, 13- Ana Rojas, 14- Wendy Baltazar.
Head Coach: Mauricio Arnez
Goals
First Half: 17’ Yoselin Portales (B) — Halftime: Paraguay 0-1 Bolivia
Second Half: 5’ Cinthia Arévalo (P), 12’ Paola Brítez (P) — Final Score: Paraguay 2-1 Bolivia
Cards: None.
Main Referee: Lorena Sánchez (Argentina).
