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Marta's late heroics lead Brazil to ninth Copa America Femenina title

Marta's late heroics lead Brazil to ninth Copa America Femenina title

Toronto Star2 days ago
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Six-time world player of the year Marta came off the bench to score twice, including an equalizer in stoppage time, as Brazil came from behind three times before winning the penalty shootout 5-4 against Colombia on Saturday to secure their ninth Copa America Femenina title.
The 39-year-old Marta entered the match in the 82nd minute scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to level for Brazil at 3-3, before scoring again in extra time to have the Brazilians in front for the first time in the match.
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