Colombia had a great match and defeated Paraguay

• Mayra Ramírez, Linda Caicedo, and Leicy Santos scored for Colombia.
• Claudia Martínez scored for Paraguay and remains the tournament's top scorer.

The opening 15 minutes featured both first-half goals. Both came from outside the box and were scored by top forwards: Linda Caicedo struck first in the 13th minute with a low shot that left Belotto with no chance. Just two minutes later, Claudia Martínez (the tournament's top scorer) netted her fourth goal of the competition.

Colombia dominated possession (76%) and created more chances, but couldn’t take the lead before halftime, which ended 1-1.

In the second half, Colombia’s pressure paid off: the other Colombian striker shining in Europe, Mayra Ramírez, received the ball in the box, turned skillfully, and scored with a powerful low shot to make it 2-1 in the 57th minute.

The two Colombian stars combined for the third goal: Mayra broke down the flank and delivered a cutback pass for Linda, who finished with her left foot – Arrieta deflected it into her own net. Near the end, Leicy Santos scored with a header to seal the win.

On Matchday 4, Colombia will face Bolivia, while Paraguay will play Brazil, the Group B leaders. Both games will take place on Tuesday, July 22.

Lineups and match info

Colombia (4): 12- Katherine Tapia; 17- Carolina Arias (C), 3- Daniela Arias, 16- Jorelyn Carabalí, 22- Daniela Caracas; 5- Lorena Bedoya, 20- Ilana Izquierdo, 10- Leicy Santos, 7- Manuela Pavi; 9- Mayra Ramírez, 18- Linda Caicedo

Substitutes: 11- Catalina Usme, 4- Ana María Guzmán, 15- Wendy Bonilla, 21- Valerin Loboa, 23- Liced Serna

Cards: None

Coach: Angelo Marsiglia

Paraguay (1): 12- Soledad Belotto; 13- María Martínez, 5- Dahiana Bogarín, 4- Deysi Ojeda; 23- Liz Barreto, 6- Fanny Godoy, 8- Celeste Aguilera, 17- Camila Arrieta; 18- Claudia Martínez, 21- Cindy Ramos, 9- Lice Chamorro (C)

Substitutes: 7- Ramona Martínez, 11- Fátima Acosta, 15- Danna Garcete

Cards: Fanny Godoy (Y)

Coach: Fabio Fukumoto

Goals:

1H: 13’ Linda Caicedo (COL), 15’ Claudia Martínez (PAR). Halftime: Colombia 1-1 Paraguay

2H: 57’ Mayra Ramírez (COL), 83’ Camila Arrieta own goal (COL), 90’ Leicy Santos (COL). Final score: Colombia 4-1 Paraguay

Referee: Anahí Fernández (URU)

Stadium: Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda

Betano MVP: Linda Caicedo (COL)