Brazil got revenge against Paraguay and won the title
They had lost in the Group Stage but won 5-4 in the Final.
- Fourth title for Brazil.
- Rodrigo was the tournament’s top scorer.
Brazil got its revenge: in the Group Stage, they had lost 5-3 to Paraguay, but in the Final, the Canarinha came out on top.
Benjamin Jr opened the scoring, but Thiago Barrios quickly equalized. Bobô, the Canarinha’s outstanding goalkeeper, put his team ahead again, but Milciades Medina immediately leveled the match. A clearance from Bobô ended with a header from Martínez, turning the game around.
Just before halftime, Thanger smashed a corner kick with a powerful left-footed shot, sending the game into the break at 3-3.
In the second period, Antônio and Benjamin Jr scored again to give Brazil the lead in the CONMEBOL Copa América Fútbol Playa 2025™ Final.
The third period was tense, with Paraguay pushing forward to turn the game around. At the 6th minute, Valentín Benítez missed a penalty, and at the 10th, Milciades Medina scored a stunning goal to keep the match alive until the end.
Rodrigo, who didn’t score in the final, finished the tournament with 10 goals, making him the top scorer in Iquique.
Brazil secured its fourth CONMEBOL Copa América Fútbol Playa™ title, while Paraguay had an impressive tournament, earning a spot in the World Cup after missing the last edition.
Lineups
Brazil (5): 12- Bobô, 7- Edson Hulk, 9- Rodrigo, 10- Datinha (Captain), 11- Mauricinho.
Substitutes: 1- Giovane, 2- Alisson, 3- Antônio, 4- Neto, 5- Benjamin Jr., 6- Brendo, 8- Thanger.
Coach: Marco Octavio de Cerqueira
Paraguay (4): 12- Yoao Rolón, 2- Ariel Cantero, 5- Amado Rolón, 6- Pedro Morán, 7- Milciades Medina.
Substitutes: 1- Carlos Ovelar, 3- Thiago Barrios, 4- Jhovanny Benítez, 8- Carlos Carballo (Captain), 10- Valentín Benítez, 11- Mathías Martínez.
Coach: Joaquín Molas.
Goals:
1st Period: 5’ Benjamin Jr. (B), 5’ Thiago Barrios (P), 9’ Bobô (B), 9’ Milciades Medina (P), 10’ Mathías Martínez (P), 12’ Thanger (B). Partial score: Brazil 3-3 Paraguay.
2nd Period: 4’ Antônio (B), 7’ Benjamin Jr (B). Partial score: Brazil 5-3 Paraguay.
3rd Period: 10’ Milciades Medina (P). Final score: Brazil 5-4 Paraguay.
Cards: None.
Main referee: Mariano Romo (Argentina).
