Soccer fans at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California, witnessed a tense encounter as Colombia earned a 2-1 victory over Australia in their final match of the 2025 SheBelieves Cup. Despite Australia’s second-half push, the Matildas fell short, wrapping up the tournament at the bottom of the four-team table.

First-Half Breakdown

Colombia started brightly and grabbed the lead in the 15th minute when Wendy Bonilla found the back of the net. The Matildas struggled to create clear chances in the early going, with both teams splitting possession almost evenly throughout the half.

Several cautions punctuated the match, including a 38th-minute yellow card for Australia’s Hayley Raso, reflecting the intensity on the field. At halftime, Australian Head Coach Tom Sermanni made multiple substitutions, bringing on players like Caitlin Foord and Kaitlyn Torpey in an effort to chase the equalizer.

Second-Half Drama

Australia’s persistence paid off in the 69th minute when Raso—a frequent threat on the right flank—capitalized on a scoring opportunity, slotting home to level the match at 1-1. However, Colombia responded swiftly, retaking the lead just four minutes later. A well-placed shot from Catalina Usme in the 73rd minute put Colombia back in front.

Both sides continued to battle, with tempers flaring in stoppage time as Ivonne Chacón received a yellow card at 90’+8. Yet Colombia held firm, keeping Australia to just one shot on goal over the 90 minutes.

Match Stats Spotlight

  • Possession: Australia 49.8%, Colombia 50.2%
  • Shots on Goal: Australia 1, Colombia 4
  • Total Shot Attempts: Australia 9, Colombia 12
  • Yellow Cards: Australia 3, Colombia 1
  • Corner Kicks: Australia 4, Colombia 3
  • Saves: Australia 2, Colombia 0

Despite the near-even share of possession, Colombia carved out more decisive opportunities and displayed clinical finishing. Australia, though active with 9 shot attempts, rarely tested the Colombian goalkeeper, who did not register a single save.

SheBelieves Cup Finale

With this victory, Colombia concludes its 2025 SheBelieves Cup campaign on a positive note, while Australia finishes last in the tournament standings. Attention now turns to the final match between the USA and Japan, where the tournament title is on the line. Japan needs just a draw to clinch the cup, while the Americans must win to defend their title.

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