|| AFP Agency
Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau saved two penalty shots in the shootout as Canada beat Venezuela 4-3 following a 1-1 draw in regulation time and qualified for the semifinals of the 2024 Copa America, where they will face Argentina.
Crepeau blocked shots from Jefferson Savarino and Wilker Angel to be the hero for the Canadian team at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Yangel Herrera also missed his shot from the twelve steps for the Vinotinto.
Jonathan David, Moise Bombito, Alphonso Davies and Ismael Koné were successful in their efforts for the Americans, who in their first Copa América have placed themselves among the four best on the continent.
Jacob Shaffelburg had scored the opening goal for Canada in the 12th minute in front of 51,000 spectators with an overwhelmingly Vinotinto crowd, and historic scorer Salomón Rondón equalised in the 65th.
On Tuesday, Canada will challenge world champion Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for a place in the tournament final. They already met in the opening match of the Copa America in Atlanta, with Argentina winning 2-0.
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2024-07-07 00:06:17