The team players celebrate.
Photo: EFE – Jose Jácome
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Leicy Santos showed again why she is one of the most talented players on the continent with a goal that will be recorded in the history of the Women's Copa América.
When the party seemed to bow in favor of Brazil, the midfielder of Córdoba took responsibility for executing a free kick after a foul committed to Linda Caicedo on the front of the area.
The entire stadium held his breath while Santos accommodated the ball, and seconds later, the number 10 sent a perfect shot, which overcame the barrier and slipped at the angle, unattainable for the goalkeeper Lorena.
The goal, turned into the 115th minute, was an act of faith and class at the most critical moment, because Colombia had been disadvantaged after Marta's goal in the first extra half.
The play that originated the free kick was a sample of the momentum of Linda Caicedo, who started from the middle of the court and was demolished in a desperate action of the Brazilian rear. Leicy's execution gave no doubt: it was an anthology goal.
The 4-4 draw signed Santos unleashed madness on the Colombian bench, with Ángelo Marsiglia and his coaching staff hugging while the players ran to celebrate with their captain. The Quito stadium vibrated with the scream of goal, and Colombia, which had seen the title vanished in the last second of the regulation time, dream again. The party went to penalties after that action.
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