Brazil has clinched their ninth Women's Copa America title with a thrilling 5-4 victory over Colombia in a penalty shootout in Saturday's final in Quito, successfully defending its continental crown.

Brazil successfully defended their Women's Copa America crown with a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout win over Colombia in Saturday's final in Quito, claiming their ninth continental title.

Defending champion Brazil has scored three early goals and eased past Uruguay 5-1 to qualify for the Copa America Femenina final for the fifth straight tournament.