Canada Advances to Copa America Semis After Penalty Shootout Win
Canada Defeats Venezuela 4-3
Canada has advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 Copa America after a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Venezuela on Friday. The Canadians won the match 4-3 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals.
Venezuela took the lead in the 35th minute when Edson Castillo scored a header. Canada equalized in the 60th minute when Jonathan David scored a penalty kick. The Canadians had a chance to win the match in the 85th minute, but David's penalty kick was saved by Venezuelan goalkeeper Wuilker Fariñez.
The match went to a penalty shootout, and Canada converted all four of its kicks. Fariñez saved one of Venezuela's kicks, and the Canadians won the shootout 4-3.
Canada will now face reigning Copa America champions Argentina in the semifinals on Tuesday.
The Canadians have been a surprise team in this tournament, and their run to the semifinals is a testament to the team's hard work and determination. Canada will be hoping to continue its Cinderella run and win the Copa America for the first time.
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