In a pulsating third-place playoff at Quito, Argentina defeated Uruguay 5-4 on penalties to secure a podium finish in the Copa America Femenina 2025.
Despite trailing 2-1 at halftime, Argentina rallied late with a decisive penalty converted by Florencia Bonsegundo, sending the match into a nail-biting shootout. Albiceleste’s goalkeeper held firm while Stephanie Lacoste’s miss proved costly for Uruguay.
Coach Germán Portanova lauded the team’s grit, calling the tournament run “a source of pride.” Aldana Cometti, one of Argentina’s scorers, said, “We didn’t want to go to penalties, but we managed to win today. We’re happy.”
The victory marks Argentina’s second consecutive third-place finish and underscores its emergence as a consistent force in South American women’s football.
