Argentina vs Peru Copa América Femenina 2025: Yamila Rodríguez Scores Late Winner
Argentina beat Peru 1–0 in the Copa América Femenina 2025, with Yamila Rodríguez scoring in the 88th minute. Full match recap, stats, and highlights.
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Quito, Ecuador — July 21, 2025: In a thrilling Group A encounter at the Copa América Femenina 2025, Argentina's women’s national team continued their dominant run with a narrow 1–0 win over Peru, thanks to a last-minute goal by Yamila Rodríguez.
Played in front of a packed crowd at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, the match remained goalless for nearly 90 minutes before Rodríguez finally broke the deadlock in the 88th minute, securing a crucial victory for Argentina and maintaining their unbeaten status in the tournament.
⚽ A Game of Grit and Patience
From the first whistle, Argentina asserted control over the midfield, holding over 60% of possession and dictating the tempo. Despite their dominance, the Albicelestes struggled to penetrate Peru’s deep and compact defensive line.
Argentina had several clear chances, including efforts from Estefanía Banini and Florencia Bonsegundo, but Peru’s goalkeeper Maryory Sánchez kept her side alive with some brilliant saves.
It wasn’t until the dying moments of the game that Yamila Rodríguez, who came on as a substitute in the second half, made the breakthrough. Her low-driven shot from just inside the box slipped past Sánchez, sparking celebrations on the Argentina bench and among traveling supporters.
📊 Match Statistics
| Category | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 489 | 301 |
| Fouls Committed | 12 | 14 |
Source: Sofascore Match Center
🇦🇷 Argentina Marches On
With this win, Argentina remains unbeaten in Group A, notching their third consecutive victory. They now sit atop the group table and are poised to qualify for the semifinals.
The team's tactical discipline and midfield control have been central to their success. Manager Germán Portanova praised the team’s patience after the match:
“We knew Peru would make it tough. What matters is that we stayed focused and trusted the process. Yamila came on and made the difference.”
🇵🇪 Peru’s Exit Confirmed
On the other hand, Peru’s hopes of advancing are now mathematically over. Despite showing resilience in all four group matches, they failed to register a point, highlighting the challenges the team continues to face at the continental level.
Coach Emily Lima remained positive, stating:
“We are rebuilding. These matches are experiences that shape a team. We will come back stronger.”
Peru's focus now turns to long-term development and qualification for upcoming Olympic qualifiers.
🎯 Player of the Match: Yamila Rodríguez
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Minutes Played: 25
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Shots on Target: 2
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Goal: 1
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Pass Accuracy: 87%
Rodríguez’s late-game heroics earned her the Player of the Match title, and her consistent performances off the bench are giving Argentina a tactical advantage late in games.
🔜 What’s Next?
Argentina will face Chile in their final group match, where even a draw will confirm their top spot. The team is expected to rest key players ahead of the knockout stages.
Peru, meanwhile, will play their last match against Bolivia, hoping to finish on a high and evaluate new talent.
📽️ Match Highlights
Catch the full match highlights and post-match analysis here:
Argentina vs Peru – Copa América Femenina 2025 Highlights
🏟️ Tournament Standings – Group A (as of July 21)
| Position | Team | Points | GD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 9 | +6 |
| 2 | Colombia | 6 | +3 |
| 3 | Chile | 4 | +1 |
| 4 | Bolivia | 1 | -4 |
| 5 | Peru | 0 | -6 |
Source: CONMEBOL Official Standings
