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.

QUITO (Reuters) -Brazil successfully defended their Women's Copa America crown with a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout win over Colombia in Saturday's final in Quito, claiming their ninth continental title.

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