Agudelo Stands Tall in Shootout as Colombia Claims Historic Bronze

Luisa Agudelo saved Colombia twice in the shootout, and the second save gave the country its first top-three finish at a FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, capping a tournament built on late drama. After a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes, Colombia won the bronze 4-3 on penalties.

Italy controlled much of the game, piling up a 29-11 advantage in attempts and putting 11 on target to Colombia’s one. Giada Pellegrino Cimo made that pressure count in the 43rd minute, volleying Mercedes Martínez’s headed clearance into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Colombia came out transformed after halftime. Mariana Silva won possession deep in Italian territory, the move flowed through Isabel Weiner and Valerin Loboa, and Mariana Mosquera released substitute Sintia Cabezas for the 60th-minute equalizer.