The Women's Copa America in Ecuador ended with a thrilling final as Brazil edged Colombia in an eight-goal spectacle to win their ninth title but logistical challenges and half-empty stadiums showed the hurdles that face South American women's football.

Unfortunately for Colombia, they have not had much success against Brazil. Colombia fell to Brazil, 1-0, in last year’s final, and has finished second to the powerhouse in three of the past four Copas Americas. Overall, Brazil is 11-2-0 against Colombia, with the two sides coming to a draw in the group stage.

Copa América Femenina has come to its glorious and chaotic conclusion, with Brazil and Colombia delivering a championship that was like cinema on the pitch. The game had it all: a lethal Colombian pairing of Linda Caicedo and Mayra Ramirez slowly dismantling Brazil with every brilliant connection,