Argentina comes from behind against Uruguay and becomes the first team to qualify for the semifinals
Defeated La Celeste 3-2 and dreams of the title and World Cup qualification.
- Luciana Natta scored twice.
- Came from behind twice: 0-1 and 1-2.
Argentina is the first team to qualify for the semifinals. With a 3-2 victory over Uruguay, they secured their third win in the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal Femenina 2025™ and will now aim for the title.
Noriega’s team started behind. A great collective play from La Celeste ended with a header by Silvera to open the scoring. With five minutes remaining in the first half, Silvina Nava equalized after a great recovery by Romero.
They fell behind again early in the second half, as top scorer Scaletti capitalized on a rebound, giving Lamanna’s side hope.
That’s when Luciana Natta, the match’s standout player, stepped in. The No. 7 scored twice—first with some help from the goalkeeper and then with a brilliant shot.
Argentina now has 9 points and is qualified for Saturday’s semifinal. On Thursday, they will close out the group stage against Colombia. Meanwhile, Uruguay will look for a win against Chile to keep their hopes of finishing in the top two of Group B alive.
Lineups
Uruguay (2): 1- Inés Lupano, 4- Shamila González, 7- Stefany Suárez, 11- Naiara Ferrari, 14- Fátima Villar.
Substitutes: 2- Ailin Silvera, 3- Antonella Perdomo, 5- Celeste Santana, 6- Valentina Márquez, 8- Jimena Álvez, 9- Maura Scaletti, 10- Jennifer Clara, 12- Victoria Pérez, 13- Federica Silvera (Captain).
Coach: Pablo Lamanna.
Argentina (3): 1- Trinidad D’Andrea, 5- Melina Quevedo, 7- Luciana Natta, 10- Silvina Nava, 13- Mailén Romero.
Substitutes: 2- Cintia López, 3- Lucía Rossi, 4- Sofía Florentín, 6- Jazmín Della Vedova, 8- Carina Núñez (Captain), 9- Ana Ontiveros, 11- Paula Chiesa, 12- Silvina Espinazo, 14- Alejandra Gayoso.
Coach: Nicolás Noriega.
Goals
First Half: 4’ Federica Silvera (U), 15’ Silvina Nava (A). Halftime score: Uruguay 1-1 Argentina.
Second Half: 4’ Maura Scaletti (U), 8’ Luciana Natta (A), 13’ Luciana Natta (A). Final score: Uruguay 2-3 Argentina.
Cards
First Half: 9’ Yellow card for Fátima Villar (U), 17’ Yellow card for Lucía Rossi (A).
Referee: María Cáceres (Paraguay).
