The Colombian national team held its last training session prior to the grand final of the Copa América Femenina against Brazil

There are hours left for the grand finale of the Women’s America Cup enter here Colombia selection and the Brazil’s selection. Precisely the ‘coffee women’ carried out their last training for the duel that could decide the first title in women’s tournaments of CONMEBOL. The match will be played at Alfonso Lopez Stadium from the city of Bucaramanga starting at 7 at night.

On this last day of practices, those in charge of giving statements to the media were two referents, Catalina Usmewho returned to train with the entire squad after the blow suffered in the semifinal ante Argentina that forced her to leave the stadium by ambulance to undergo some medical tests. Next to her was Manuela Vanegas, one of the scorers with two goals and who expressed his desire to score in the title match.

The striker and striker historical from Colombian women’s team He was optimistic ahead of the game, he also took the opportunity to give a piece of calm about his state of health, “what better and more motivation than playing a final. The group is in excellent condition. and we hope we can beat Brazil and leave the title at home”. Usme placed special emphasis on the mental preparation of the group for the final:

“It is going to be a one-on-one match, we are prepared not only physically but also mentally (…) In everyone’s mind there can be nothing other than winning. We are in a special point for this final match”

Regarding the tactical scheme, the player did not give further details, although she assured that the essence of the Colombia selection is to go out and look for the rival in his own field. In addition, he highlighted the importance that the analysis of each player will have once they step on the pitch and have to make decisions:

“In the matches we have used different game schemes. It will be important what the players interpret on the field (…) The key is going to be holding the ball for them, it is a team that has not been scored against and we want to see what happens when the ball is handled and when they are brand”.

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Catalinawho has barely recorded an entry in this edition of the America Cup highlighted the attitude of her colleagues despite the mishaps experienced throughout the development, such as the negotiation of the prizes for their participation with the directors of the Colombian Football Federation during the first dates of the tournament, as well as the news of the cancellation of the Women’s Professional Soccer League in the second half of 2022:

“This group is much more professional, they have prepared for this Copa América and they want to leave the title at home (…) It is not the same when they are going to face a team that will have a wonderful night, because that is how it will be. It is not the same when you speak and nothing happens as when you speak and win”.

Lastly, the referent downplayed importance to the presence of the video arbitration for the first time in the tournament, although she did express her concern about how the articulation of the referees designated for this function will be with those who will be on the field of play, “The WAS in the feminine it has never existed, so I don’t know what interpretation the judges will have. We must do our job”.

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