Last Friday, the Canadian national team beat Venezuela 4-3 on penalties.after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, and qualified for the semi-finals of the 2024 Copa América.

The team from the north of the continent stopped the Venezuelan illusion with an excellent performance from several of its stars, including goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau, who plays for the Portland Timbers of the MLS.

Crépeau saved shots from Jefferson Savarino and Wilker Ángel in the definition of the twelve steps and became the hero of the Canadian team at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Jonathan David, Moise Bombito, Alphonso Davies and Ismael Koné all made their goal kicks for the Americans and reached the semi-finals of the tournament despite not showing favouritism.

The Canadians must have experienced a visitor atmosphere in front of the large number of Venezuelan fans who came to the sports venue.

Venezuelan migration to the north gave the team a sense of being local between songs, cries and messages of support.

Every time Canada touched the ball, a whistle would be blown, along with a provocative cry from the stands in reference to its neighbor the United States: “USA! USA!”

Finally, amid the sadness of the “Vinotinto” team, the Canadian goalkeeper was full of praise for his colleagues from the south and left a fraternal message.

In the mixed zone, Crépeau was asked about his opinion on the rival and the Venezuelan public, to which he replied: “I highlight the South American culture, the passion” and added that the atmosphere of the supporters was “fantastic”.

“The national anthem gives you chills, even if it's not your anthem“You realise that football unites everyone and the passion for football in South America is incredible,” he added.

“They played with this factor in the game, “My respect to all the people of Venezuela.”he finished.

On Tuesday, Canada will face reigning world champion and American team Argentina in the semifinals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

However, The outlook is not favorable for Americansbecause in the opening match of the Copa America, in Atlanta, they lost 0-2 against the Albiceleste.