Colombia Women kicked off their Copa América Women campaign in commanding fashion, sweeping aside Venezuela Women with a straight-sets victory (25-18, 25-21, 25-16) on July 23, 2026, in the early hours at the tournament venue. The 3-0 result underlined Colombia’s status as one of the favourites and sent a clear message to the rest of the field.

Match Overview

From the first serve, Colombia looked sharp and organised. Their attacking rhythm unsettled the Venezuelan defence, while a disciplined block limited the opposition’s options. Venezuela fought hard in the second set, levelling at 20-20, but Colombia’s greater depth and experience proved decisive. The third set was Colombia’s most complete, as they raced to a 16-8 lead and never looked back.

Key Moments

• First Set (25-18): Colombia opened with a 6-1 run behind two aces from setter María Alejandra Marín. Venezuela rallied to 12-10, but a trio of kills from opposite hitter Dayana Segovia stretched the lead and sealed the set.
• Second Set (25-21): Venezuela’s blocking improved, with captain Luz Delfín getting two solo stuffs to tie the set at 15-15. Colombia responded through outside hitter Amanda Coneo, who smashed four consecutive kills to regain control and force the set to 24-19 before closing out.
• Third Set (25-16): Colombia’s serve pressure forced Venezuela into four reception errors. Libero Camila Gómez kept rallies alive, allowing Colombia to transition quickly. A 7-1 run turned a 9-8 lead into a commanding 16-9 advantage, and a spike by middle blocker Juliana Toro ended the match.

Standout Players

Dayana Segovia (Colombia) was the top scorer with 16 points, including 12 kills and three aces, earning her the Player of the Match. Amanda Coneo contributed 12 points and was crucial in the second-set recovery. For Venezuela, Yuliet Pérez showed grit with 9 points, but her team’s 15 unforced errors proved costly.

Impact on the Tournament

With this victory, Colombia women moved to the top of the group standings, gaining a valuable two points. Venezuela will need to rebound quickly as they face Peru next. The clean sweep also boosted Colombia’s set ratio, a potential tiebreaker in the group phase. This result reinforces Colombia’s ambitions to reclaim the Copa América Women title and secure a spot in the South American Championships later this year.

Colombia’s next match is against Ecuador, while Venezuela will aim to bounce back against Bolivia. The tournament continues to heat up as the region’s best vie for continental glory.