Canada's Copa América Surprise Continues with Penalty Shootout Win
Canada Advances to Semifinals After Defeating Venezuela
WEB Canada continued its surprising run at the Copa América on Sunday, defeating Venezuela 4-3 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals of the tournament. The victory marks a historic moment for Canadian soccer, as it is the first time the team has reached the semifinals of a major international competition.
Canada's Underdog Journey
Coming into the Copa América, Canada was ranked 48th in the world, making them one of the lowest-ranked teams in the competition. However, the team has defied expectations throughout the tournament, starting with a 2-0 victory over Honduras in the group stage. Canada then held its own against world No. 1 Argentina, losing 2-0 in a hard-fought battle.
In the knockout stage, Canada continued to prove its worth, defeating Jamaica 4-0 in the quarterfinals. The team's success has been fueled by a combination of strong defense and opportunistic scoring, with Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David leading the charge.
Semifinal Showdown with Argentina
Canada's victory over Venezuela sets up a rematch with Argentina in the semifinals on Thursday, June 20. Argentina is the reigning Copa América champion and world No. 1, making them a formidable opponent. However, Canada has already proven that it can compete with the best teams in the world, and the team will be looking to continue its Cinderella run.
The semifinal match will be played at the Estadio OlÃmpico Pedro Ludovico Teixeira in Goiânia, Brazil. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT. Fans can watch the match live on beIN Sports and DAZN.
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