Canada Reaches Copa America Semifinals with Hard-Fought Win Over Venezuela
Canada Beats Venezuela 4-3 on Penalties, Sets Up Semifinal Clash with Argentina
Canada advances to the Copa America semifinals after defeating Venezuela 4-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout. Read the match report and highlights from a dramatic encounter that sets up a semifinal clash with reigning champions Argentina.
Canada secured a spot in the Copa America semifinals after defeating Venezuela 4-3 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw in Texas. Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau played a crucial role, saving Wilker Angel's attempt, while Ismael Kone scored the winning penalty to send Canada through.
The match had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, with Venezuela's Salomon Rondon canceling out Jacob Shaffelburg's early goal with a stunning 65-yard lob. The teams were deadlocked, setting up a thrilling penalty shootout that Canada ultimately won.
Canada's reward is a semifinal showdown with reigning champions Argentina in New Jersey on Tuesday, a rematch of the tournament's opening match, which Argentina won 2-0. Canada coach Jesse Marsch, who took the reins in May, is excited about the challenge, acknowledging that his team will need to play their best game to stand a chance against the world champions.
Despite the defeat, Venezuela coach Fernando Batista is looking to build on the experience, using it as a catalyst to strengthen his team's World Cup qualifying campaign.
Jacob Shaffelburg, who scored Canada's goal, was named man of the match for his impressive performance.
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