Canada, which has solely participated within the World Cup twice (Mexico 1986 and Qatar 2022), superior to the Copa América semi-finals for the primary time in its historical past by defeating Venezuela 4-3 on penalties (1-1 within the 90 minutes) at AT&T Stadium in Austin, Texas.
Their rival within the subsequent spherical, as within the first spherical after they misplaced 2-0, will likely be Lionel Messi’s champion Argentina, the favourite to win the second championship.
With out Mexico and the USA, co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, the Canadians confirmed that they aren’t stopping rising. On no less than 5 events, they pushed the Vinotinto again with sufficient hazard, however solely as soon as did they handle to make a distinction on the scoreboard.
From a throw-in, ahead Jonathan David shocked the Vinotinto protection and, as soon as he was inside the world, he returned the ball for Jacob Shaffelburg (13) to complete. The Nashville midfielder celebrated by exhibiting the quantity 17 jersey of Inter Milan striker Tajon Buchanan, who suffered a tibia fracture in coaching.
The state of affairs appeared encouraging for the Individuals, particularly given the poor response from their rival. However a communication error between defender Moise Bombito and goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau, who was no less than 30 meters from his objective, allowed Pachuca’s prime scorer, Salomón Rondón, to equalize the match with a lobbed shot from the middle of the sphere (64).
With the rating tied within the ninetieth minute, the ultimate rating got here from the penalty spot. A suspenseful story from begin to end. After errors from Yangel Herrera, Jefferson Savarino and Wilker Ángel, the one consultant of Concacaf continued on its method to the ultimate, the place it’s going to as soon as once more face Argentina.
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– 2024-07-08 06:48:19
