Minuto30.com .- In a thrilling match in which Canada had the chance to even take the win, Uruguay took third place in the Copa América on penalty kicks.
Bentancur opened the scoring for the Charrúas in the eighth minute; Canada tied the game through Koné in the 22nd minute.
The first half ended in a one-all tie, with Canada showing a determined streak that left Uruguay looking lackluster.
In the second half, Jonathan David put the American team ahead in the 80th minute. After that, Luis Suárez sent a ball into the hands of the Canadian goalkeeper, warning that Bielsa’s team were going for the equalizer.
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In the 90+2 minute, Luis Suárez, following searching for it assiduously, scored the goal that ultimately led them to stay in third place.
After the score is tied at two goals and regulation time has ended, the referee announces the penalties.
This match, as well as all the matches played so far, did not have extra time; a situation that differentiates it from the final between Colombia and Argentina, and to which, if necessary, two 15-minute extra periods will be added, followed by penalties, if required.
Possession of the ball was 52% for the North American team.
Luis Suárez was recognized as the player of the game by Conmebol.
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— CONMEBOL Copa America™️ (@CopaAmerica) July 14, 2024
Canada mightn’t win on penalties
The penalty shootout ends 3-4, giving Uruguay the victory and earning them 5 million dollars and third place in the American tournament.
Koné missed the third and Alphonso Davies the fifth; these errors sealed the match. Uruguay are third in the Copa América.
URUGUAY STAYS IN THIRD PLACE pic.twitter.com/xLjHTBtahb
— CONMEBOL Copa America™️ (@CopaAmerica) July 14, 2024
2024-07-14 05:20:11
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