Kerolin hat-trick leads Brazil past Bolivia in dominant Copa America Win

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Soccer Football - International Friendly - Women - Brazil v Japan - Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil - May 30, 2025 Brazils Kerolin in action REUTERS/Jean Carniel/File Photo

Brazils attacking duo Luany and Kerolin powered the defending champions to a commanding 6–0 victory over Bolivia in their second group-stage match of the Womens Copa America on Wednesday.

Brazil lived up to expectations and controlled the match at Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda in Quito, Ecuador from the outset, with Luany opening the scoring in the 13th minute, smashing a powerful shot in off the crossbar from the centre of the box after a corner.

The Atletico Madrid striker doubled her tally in the 32nd minute, pouncing on a rebound after the Bolivian goalkeeper spilled Kerolins effort.

She then earned a penalty that captain Kerolin calmly converted to make it 3–0 five minutes later.

Kerolin came close to a first-half double but was twice denied by the woodwork, while Luany missed on her third, also striking the post early after the break.

Brazilian great Marta came off the bench in the second half and set up Kerolin for her second goal in the 79th minute. The Manchester City forward then completed her hat-trick just four minutes later, finishing off another assist from Marta.

Marta helps everyone not only Kerolin. But we have a group of at least six or seven players that can be leaders, Brazil coach Arthur Elias told reporters. Marta played a great game as did some other players.