Colombia defeated Chile and is the tournament’s last semifinalist
Won 3-2 and finished first in Group A of the CONMEBOL Copa América Fútbol Playa 2025™.
- Eduardo López scored twice.
- It was Chile’s first loss in the tournament.
Colombia achieved its first goal: it defeated Chile 3-2 and secured a spot in the semifinals of the CONMEBOL Copa América Fútbol Playa 2025™, aiming for a return to the World Cup.
Against a Chile team that had already qualified in the previous round, Colombia started strong and took a 2-0 lead with goals from Clavijo and Eduardo López.
By the end of the second period and the start of the third, Chile managed to equalize with goals from Opazo and Araya, giving Uruguay some hope.
But right after Chile’s equalizer, Eduardo López struck again, this time with a stunning goal that included some skillful juggling and a shot into the top corner.
Colombia finished first and will face Brazil in the semifinals, while Chile finished second and will play against Paraguay. Both matches will take place on Saturday, March 1st.
Lineups
Chile (2): 1- Orlando Echeverría, 2- Sebastián Bolívar, 4- Matías Araya, 6- Diego Opazo, 10- Daniel Durán.
Substitutes: 12- Pablo Rodríguez (Captain), 3- César Rama, 5- Gabriel Bacian, 7- Diego San Martín, 8- Andrés Albuerno, 9- Héctor Tobar, 11- Javier Aguilera.
Coach: Eduardo Medalla
Colombia (3): 12- Alejandro Quintero, 5- Eduardo López, 6- Kevin Clavijo, 7- Rafael Acosta, 10- Juan Ossa.
Substitutes: 1- Andrés Rivera, 2- Wilmar Donado, 3- Luis Rodríguez, 4- Bayan Gómez, 8- Sebastián Hernández, 9- Julio Pantoja, 11- Esleider de Ávila.
Coach: Santiago Alzate
Goals
1st period: 3’ Kevin Clavijo (Co). Partial score: Chile 0-1 Colombia.
2nd period: 2’ Eduardo López (Co), 11’ Diego Opazo (Ch). Partial score: Chile 1-2 Colombia.
3rd period: 1’ Matías Araya (Ch), 2’ Eduardo López (Co). Final score: Chile 2-3 Colombia.
Cards
1st period: 3’ Acosta (Co).
Main referee: Mick Palomino (Peru).
