Last Sunday, November 10, the Colombian National Team became champion of the Women’s Amputee World Cup after an exciting final against the United States, held at the Romelio Martínez stadium in Barranquilla.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with a goal from the Colombian Jennifer Coronadowhich forced the champion to be defined through the penalty spot.
Colombia had reached this stage after beating Kenya in the semifinals, where they achieved a 1-0 victory. In the final, the team showed an outstanding performance, but It was in the penalty shootout where his effectiveness shone.
With a score of 2-1 in kicks from the penalty spot, the Colombian players sealed their victory and took the first world title in the history of women’s amputee soccer.
This triumph not only marks a milestone for Colombian sports, but also highlights the perseverance and talent of these athletes who have overcome adversity to achieve glory.
The ‘Tricolor’ is thus recorded in the history of women’s soccer for amputees, becoming a pioneer and champion in this new category.