Venezuela and Canada faced each other this Friday (4) in a duel for the quarterfinals of the Copa América. After an exciting 1-1 draw in regulation time, with a great goal from Rondón for Venezuela, while Shaffelburg scored for Canada. Thus, the match went to penalties and the Canadian team emerged victorious by winning the alternative penalty shootout by 3-2.

Canada eliminates Venezuela in a big match decided on penalties / Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Canada’s semifinal rival will be Argentina. The Hermanos eliminated Ecuador on penalties on Thursday. The duel will take place this Tuesday, at 9 p.m. (Brasilia time), at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

An electrifying first half

Canada started better, looking to attack. Shaffelburg had already complained about a tackle in the box for which the referee had not awarded a penalty. With ten men, defender Bombito saved twice, which was a sure goal for the Canadians. However, in the 12th minute, there was no way: Jonathan David’s cross found Shaffelburg well placed. The striker played without a chance for goalkeeper Romo. Canada 1-0. Thus, the first half ended with a partial victory for the Canadian team.

Rondón’s superb goal leaves the score level

In the second leg, Venezuela came back better and was rewarded with a great goal from Rondón, who took advantage of the goalkeeper’s advance and scored almost from midfield. 1-1. However, the match continued with lost chances on both sides, but with a slight superiority of Rondón and his team. In the end, Canada put pressure on Romo’s goal without much danger. Thus, the match ended 1-1 in regulation time.

On penalties

In Venezuela: Rondón, Rincón, Cadiz did it for Venezuela; Herrera and Savarino hit the post and Crepreau stops Ángel’s shot

In Canada: Jonathan David, Bombito, Davies and Kone scored for Canada; Millar shot over the net and Romo saved Eustáquio’s kick

VENEZUELA 1 x 1 CANADA (Canada wins 3-2 on penalties)

Copa America 2024 – Quarter-finals

Date: 07/05/2024

Local: AT&T Stadium, Arlington (USA)

VENEZUELA: Romeo ; Aramburu, Ferraresi, Osório (Ángel, 46’/2ºT) and Navarro; Herrera, José Martínez (Rincón, 46’/2nd Q) and Casseres (Cadiz, 14’/2nd Q); Bello (Lacava, 38’/2nd D), Soteldo (Savarino, 38’/2nd D) and Rondón. Technician: Fernando Batista.

CANADA: Crepeau; Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius and Alphonso Davies; Osorio (Kone, 35’/2ndQ), Eustáquio, Laryea (Ali Ahmed, 26’/2ndQ) Jonathan David and Shaffelburg (Millar, 16’/2ndQ); Larin. Technician: Jesse Marsch.

Goals: Shaffelburg, 12’/1e Q (0-1); Rondón, 18’/2nd Q (1-1)

Arbitrator: Wilton Pereira Sampaio (BRA)

Auxiliaries:Bruno Pires (BRA) and Bruno Boschilia (BRA)

VAR: Rodolpho Toski (BRA)

Yellow cards: Shaffelburg, Cornelius (CAN); Aramburu (VEN)

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