The female Albirroja fell in her debut at the Copa América 2022 against the host Colombia. (Photo: Conmebol)
The Paraguayan team began its participation in the Copa América Femenina Colombia-2022 with defeat. La Albirroja was defeated this Friday 4-2 by the hosts on the first date of group A.
Daniela Montoya, an outstanding figure in the match, opened the account at 22 minutes for Colombia at the Pascual Guerrero stadium in Cali.
Jessica Martínez gave Paraguay hope with the tying score, a great goal from a free kick at 27 minutes.
But then came the gale of ‘coffee’ goals. Mayra Ramírez, in the 33rd minute, put the locals ahead again and with 2-1 the first stage was closed.
In the second half, Colombia maintained the offensive rhythm and took more advantage. At 59 ‘, Montoya signed his double and the provisional 3-1, while Manuela Vanegas joined the scorers of the match and established the fourth local goal in the 82nd minute.
Fany Gauto shortened differences for the Albirroja sealing the final 2-4 on the scoreboard.
Thus, Colombia begins the contest leading group A with 3 points in the company of Ecuador, which also today thrashed Bolivia 6-1 in the opening match.
Paraguay, for its part, being with 0 points, was forced to add in its following presentations to continue fighting for the classification to the semifinals: on date 2, the rival will be Chile on Monday, July 11 (5:00 p.m.).
