Venezuela Women Crush Bolivia 8-0 in Nations League

Venezuela’s women’s national team delivered a commanding performance in the CONCACAF Women’s Nations League, defeating Bolivia 8-0 in a match played at the Estadio Metropolitano de Cabudare on April 18, 2026. The result marked one of the most lopsided victories in recent Venezuelan women’s international history and underscored the team’s growing competitiveness in regional competition.

From the opening whistle, Venezuela controlled possession and created numerous scoring opportunities. The forwards were relentless in their pressure, with striker Daniela Paredes opening the scoring in the 12th minute after a swift counterattack down the right flank. Her goal was followed by a header from midfielder Yusmery Ascanio in the 24th minute, capitalizing on a corner kick delivery that Bolivia failed to clear.

Bolivia struggled to maintain defensive shape throughout the first half, conceding two more goals before halftime. Forward Gabriela García added Venezuela’s third in the 31st minute with a low drive from inside the box, and Paredes completed her brace just before the break, finishing a one-on-one opportunity in the 42nd minute to make it 4-0 at halftime.

The second half saw Venezuela continue their dominance, rotating players to maintain intensity while still extending the lead. Ascanio scored her second goal in the 55th minute after a well-worked team move down the left side, and substitute forward Oriana Altuve tapped in a rebound in the 63rd minute to make it 6-0.

With the outcome already secure, Venezuela pressed for further goals in the closing stages. Midfielder Deyna Castellanos, who had been instrumental in dictating tempo, added a long-range effort in the 78th minute that bounced off the post and into the net. The final goal came in stoppage time, as youth international María Rodríguez latched onto a through ball and calmly finished past the Bolivian goalkeeper to make it 8-0.

Venezuela’s head coach, Pamela Conti, praised her team’s execution and discipline following the match. “We came in with a clear game plan and the players followed it to the letter,” Conti said in her post-match press conference. “The intensity, the movement off the ball, and the clinical finishing were all exactly what we wanted to see. This kind of performance builds confidence as we prepare for tougher challenges ahead.”

Bolivia, meanwhile, faced criticism for its lack of organization and inability to cope with Venezuela’s high tempo. The Bolivian side managed only two shots on target throughout the match and conceded multiple goals from set pieces and counterattacks. Coach Mauricio Soria acknowledged the shortcomings, stating, “We were outplayed in every department. We need to go back to the drawing board and fix our defensive structure if we want to compete at this level.”

The victory improves Venezuela’s standing in the Women’s Nations League Group A, where they now sit atop the table with maximum points from their first two matches. The team had previously defeated Panama 3-0 in their opening fixture, establishing themselves as early contenders for advancement to the next stage of the tournament.

Bolivia, conversely, remains winless after two matches and faces an uphill battle to avoid relegation from the league’s top tier. Their next fixture is scheduled for June 2026 against Guatemala, a match that will be crucial for their hopes of remaining in Division A.

The Estadio Metropolitano de Cabudare, located in Barquisimeto, Lara State, hosted the match under strict security measures as guaranteed by the local governor’s office. Authorities confirmed that the venue operated at full capacity with no incidents reported, allowing fans to enjoy the historic result in a safe environment.

With the win, Venezuela’s women’s national team continues its upward trajectory under Conti, who took over the role in late 2024. The 8-0 victory represents not only a significant result in the Nations League but also a statement of intent as the Vinotinto look to establish themselves as a consistent force in women’s football across the CONCACAF region.