Venezuela 1-1 Canada, Copa America 2024 Quarterfinal: Tournament Debutants Stun La Vinotinto in Penalty Shoot-Out as Wilker Angel Fails to Convert in Sudden Death
With scores tied at the end of regular time, a penalty shoot-out settled the winner of the knock-out match. After nearly going identical in the shoot-out, the Venezuelan defender Wilker Angel failed to convert the sudden death penalty handing Canada a chance to progress to the Semifinals.
The Venezuela National Football Team and the Canada National Football Team quarterfinal match ended with both sides scoring in either half of the match. As per the Copa America structure, a penalty shootout decided the winner. After nearly going identical in the shoot-out, the Venezuelan defender Wilker Angel failed to convert the sudden death penalty handing Canada a chance to progress to the Semifinals. Earlier in the game, winger Jacob Shaffelburg scored for Canada in the first half, while Saloman Rondon equalized in the 61st minute for Venezuela. The Canada National Team will now face the Argentina National Football Team in the semifinal, who also advanced to the stage after a penalty shoot-out win over Ecuador on July 5. Argentina 1-1 Ecuador, Copa America 2024 Quarterfinal: Lionel Messi Misses Penalty; Lautaro Martinez, Alexis Mac Allister Shine as La Albiceleste Advance to Semis on Penalty Shoot-Out (Watch Goals Highlights).
Venezuela vs Canada Copa America 2024 Quarterfinal result
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