2024-02-22 13:05:12
The Colombian Women’s National Team debuted on the right foot in the 2024 Gold Cupsweeping their first match against Panama at SnapDragon Stadium in San Diego, United States.
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The national team demonstrated its power on the field by winning 6-0 over Panama. The Colombian goals were scored by Manuela Paví on two occasions (minutes 25 and 33), Catalina Usme (minute 36), Manuela Vanegas (minute 72), Linda Caicedo (minute 83) and Liana Salazar (minute 89).
With this resounding victory, the Colombia Women’s National Team now prepares to face Brazil on February 24 at 7:15 p.m. local time.
Colombia’s starting eleven was made up of Natalia Giraldo in goal, Carolina Arias, Daniela Arias, Jorelyn Carabalí in defense, Manuela Vanegas, Lorena Bedoya in midfield, Daniela Montoya as captain, Ilana Izquierdo, Marcela Restrepo and the scorers Manuela Paví and Catalina Usme up front.
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With this victory, the Colombian National Team begins its participation in the first Women’s Gold Cup in history. The team will face Brazil and Puerto Rico in the next matches in Group B of the championship, seeking to maintain the level and achieve its objectives in this international tournament.
Friendly
The Colombian Women’s National Team will continue with its preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games. That is why it will attend to the invitation of the Mexican team to play in the international friendly. next April 6 during the FIFA dates established from the 1st to the 9th of the same month and within the framework of the MexTour W.
Colombia last faced Mexico in February 2023 during the Women’s Revelations Cup championship match with a score of 1-1. The National Team led by Pedro López is ranked 35th in the FIFA World Ranking, while the Colombians are ranked 23rd.
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