Women's Copa America 2025: Kerolin hat-trick helps defending champion Brazil power past Bolivia
Brazil lived up to expectations and controlled the match at Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda in Quito, Ecuador, from the outset, with Luany opening the scoring in the 13th minute, smashing a powerful shot in off the crossbar from the centre of the box after a corner.
The Atletico Madrid striker doubled her tally in the 32nd minute, pouncing on a rebound after the Bolivian goalkeeper spilled Kerolin's effort.
She then earned a penalty that captain Kerolin calmly converted to make it 3–0 five minutes later.
Brazil great Marta came off the bench in the second half and set up Kerolin's second goal in the 79th minute, before the Manchester City forward completed her hat-trick four minutes later.
Things went from bad to worse for Bolivia, which was reduced to 10 players after Angelina Rivero picked up a second yellow card, before Brazil substitute Amanda Gutierres sealed the rout five minutes into stoppage time.
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Eight-time champion Brazil will face Paraguay on Tuesday as it looks to build on its perfect start, having also beaten Venezuela in their opener.
It currently tops Group B, though 2022 runners-up Colombia is yet to play, while Paraguay and Venezuela each have a game in hand.
'It's the second game and in the first half we played well, but we needed to improve a lot,' player of the match Luany said.
'It's my first Copa America, and being able to help my team is a dream. I'll work harder to be able to help them until the final.'
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