Argentina Secures Semifinal Spot in Copa América Femenina with late Victory Over Peru
Argentina has clinched a place in the semifinals of the Conmebol copa América Femenina 2025™, becoming the first team to advance from Group A after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Peru. The Albiceleste now boasts 9 points and will face host nation Ecuador in their final group stage match.
Throughout the first half, Argentina dominated possession with 60% of the ball and created several scoring opportunities, though they were unable to breach Peru’s defense. Kishi Núñez was a notable threat for the Argentine side during this period.
Second-half substitutions by coach Germán Portanova intensified Argentina’s offensive pressure.Yamila Rodríguez, Florencia Bensegundo, and particularly agostina Holzheier, posed critically important challenges to Peru’s goalkeeper Maryory Sánchez.
As the match appeared headed for a draw, a late header from Yamila Rodríguez, reminiscent of her decisive goal in the previous match against Chile, finally broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute of the second half, securing the crucial victory for Argentina.
In the dying moments of the game, Florencia Bensegundo had an chance to extend Argentina’s lead from the penalty spot, but her shot struck the crossbar.
With their semifinal berth secured, Argentina will conclude their Group A fixtures against Ecuador on Thursday, July 22.Peru, meanwhile, exits the tournament having suffered four losses, and will have a bye on the final matchday.
MATCH DETAILS
Argentina (1): 1-Solana Pereyra, 4- Catalina Roggerone, 13- Sophia Braun, 6- Aldana Cometti (C), 14- iara Martin; 10- Maricel Pereyra, 8- Daiana Falfán, 5- Vanina Preininger, 16- Evelyn Domínguez; 21. Paulina Gramaglia, 9- Kishi Núñez.
Substitutions: 11- Yamila Rodríguez, 15- Florencia Bensegundo, 19- Agostina Holzheier, 22- Betina Soriano, 18- Carolina Troncoso.
Cautions: betina Soriano (ARG), Carolina Troncoso (ARG).
Coach: Germán Portanova.
Peru (0): 12- Maryory Sánchez; 17- Fabiola Herrera (C), 3-Tifani Molina, 13-Mia León, 14-SCARLETH FLORES; 7- Gladys Dorador, 4- Bralynn Llamoca, 6-Claudia Cagnina, 21- Raquel Vicalpe; 16-Yomira Tacilla, 9-Pierina Núñez.
Substitutions: 8- Geraldine Cisneros, 2- Gianella Romero, 19- Birka Ruíz, 11- Xioczana Canales.
Cautions: Mía León (PER), Birka Ruíz (PER).
Goals:
First Half: No goals. Halftime: Argentina 0-0 Peru.
Second Half: 42′ Yamila Rodríguez (ARG).Final Score: Argentina 1-0 Peru.
Referee: Daiane Muniz (BRA).
Venue: IDV Stadium (Quito, Ecuador).
MVP BETTAN: Maryory Sanchez (PER).
