'Vinotinto' and the Canadian national team played an intense match in the quarterfinals of the Copa América United States 2024.

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The match was rich in counterattacks. The efficiency, in the first half, was on the side of the Canadians, who with fewer arrivals than the Caribbean team, were able to make the difference.

The goal that tied the score (0 – 1) was scored by North American winger Jacob Shaffelburg (13').

In this piece, Venezuelan footballer Yangel Herrera claimed that there were two balls inside the field, something that the referees would have overlooked.

In the second part, In the 64th minute, Salomón Rondón (Venezuela) equalized with a superb goal from midfield.

The match ended 1-1 and went to a penalty shootout. There, Canada went further and won by completing all 12 stages.

The Venezuelans and Canadians were looking for their ticket to the semifinals at AT&T Stadium, a sports complex located in Arlington, Texas.

Canada will now face the Argentine national team in the semi-finals, which eliminated Ecuador last Thursday, July 4, also on penalties.

Compositions:

Venezuela: Rafael Romo; Aranburu, Ferraresi, Osorio, Navarro; Jose Martinez, Yangel Herrera, Bello; Savarino, Soteldo and Rondón.

Canada: Maxime Crépeau Alistair Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies; Laryea, Eustaquio, Koné; Millar, Larin, David.

The Copa América football tournament is the most important men's national team championship in the American continent and one of the oldest.

This competition is organized by the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).