Ecuador played a great match and defeated Venezuela
Defeated Vinotinto 4-2 in their last Group Stage match.
- Andrea Ochoa scored two goals.
- It was their second victory in the tournament.
Ecuador closed their participation in the Group Stage of the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal Femenina 2025™ with a solid 4-2 victory over Venezuela, finishing with 6 points.
Vinotinto took the lead thanks to a stunning goal from their No. 10, Yilvi Conde, after a brilliant backheel assist from Génesis Vega. Tri found the equalizer after a long throw-in from Garcés, which top scorer Ochoa capitalized on.
Just 4 seconds into the second half, Ochoa fired a fantastic goal to put Ecuador ahead. However, Venezuela leveled the score after an excellent play down the sideline by Magdaleno.
Ecuador finished strong, sealing the victory with two late goals—Ingrid Rodríguez from a penalty and Sara Garcés on a counterattack—to claim their second win of the tournament.
Tri concluded their Group Stage campaign, while Vinotinto will play their fourth match against Brazil.
Lineups
Venezuela (2): 1- Emily Brito, 6- Cristina Rivas, 8- Carla Crespo, 11- Mariangela Magdaleno, 13- Génesis Vega.
Substitutes: 12- Marinel Argüinzones (Captain), 2- Verónica da Silva, 3- Cinthia Zarabia, 4- Mariannys Rodríguez, 5- Roraima Vielma, 7- Zharit Fuentes, 9- Francheska Palencia, 10- Yilvi Conde, 14- Adrianny Luna.
Coach: Mike Guerra.
Ecuador (4): 12- Ana Villarreal, 3- Kelly Bone (Captain), 5- Sara Garcés, 8- Daniela Fernández, 9- Andrea Ochoa.
Substitutes: 1- Darla Lara, 2- Ingrid Rodríguez, 4- Tammy Chillambo, 6- Jessica Quizhpilema, 7- Iris Reyes, 10- Cinthia Bone, 11- Ana Ñacashag, 13- Emily Tomala, 14- Karol Guzhñay.
Coach: Darío Meza.
Goals
First half: 10’ Yilvi Conde (V), 14’ Andrea Ochoa (E). Halftime: Venezuela 1-1 Ecuador.
Second half: 1’ Andrea Ochoa (E), 1’ Mariangela Magdaleno (V), 19’ Ingrid Rodríguez (E), 20’ Sara Garcés (E). Final: Venezuela 2-4 Ecuador.
Cards
Second half: 18’ Yellow card for Marinel Argüinzones (V), 19’ Yellow card for Cristina Rivas (V).
Main referee: Johanna Vega (Peru).
