A 5-0 loss to Stein Cascavel of Brazil in the final match of Group B ended Exa Ysaty’s campaign.
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The loss marked the end of Exa Ysaty’s group‑stage run, yet one more match will settle their final standing.
The Paraguayan squad opened with a 4-2 win over Colombia’s Llaneros, drew 1-1 with Universidad de Chile, fell 2-1 to Ecuador’s La Unión, and capped the series with a 5-0 loss to Stein Cascavel.
Exa Ysaty bows out of the continental title chase, a campaign that started bright but lacked the consistency needed to stay alive. For my money, their early spark couldn’t mask depth issues.
Summary. Will they bounce back next year?
Stein 5-Exa Ysaty 0
Stadium: Ferro Carril Oeste, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Head referee: Malena Ríos (URU). Assistant referee: Paula López (URU). Third referee: Oriana Zambrano (VEN). Fourth referee: Rosa Carvalho (VEN). Timer: Ingrid Rodríguez (PER).
Line‑ups:
Stein Cascavel: Giovanna Contri; Maria de Moraes, Jaqueline Nunes, Amanda Kevini and Flavia Alonso. Subs: Bianca Castagnaro, Vanessa Alves, Luana Mendes, Daniela Cunha, Giovanna Karine, Marina Loures and Marly Inacio. Coach: Marcio Coelho.
Exa Ysaty: Vanessa da Veiga; Rosa Aquino, Damia Cortaza, Sol Escobar and Liz Karina Sosa. Subs: Andrea Galeano, Yamila Corvalán, Susana Martínez, Joana Galeano (C), Ramona Martínez, Liz Peña, Karen Ruiz Díaz and Milena Cuevas. Coach: Roberto del Pozo.
Goals – Stein: 1′ PT María de Moraes, 1’30” PT Amanda Kevini, 6’30” PT Luana Mendes, 12′ PT and 15′ ST Marina Loures. Cards – Exa Ysaty: 10’25” ST Damia Cortaza, 12’15” ST Rosa Aquino, 14′ ST Andrea Galeano.