QUITO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Brazil successfully defended their Women's Copa America crown by defeating Colombia 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday to claim their ninth continental title after a roller-coaster final in Quito ended 4-4.

Brazil crowned champions of the AmericasLast night, Brazil managed to retain their title as champions of the Americas, once again lifting the Copa America Feminina after defeating Colombia (4-4, 5-4

The tournament’s fairytale ending came in stark contrast to its low points - namely a series of questionable decisions by the organizers