First timers Canada are through to the Semi final of Copa America after beating Venezuela 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Texas.
Ismael Kone scored the decisive spot-kick after Wilker Angel’s effort had been saved by goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.
Venezuela striker Salomon Rondon had earlier scored a stunning 35-yard lob to cancel out Jacob Shaffelburg’s early strike as the sides could not be separated after 120 minutes.
Canada will now face world champions Argentina in New Jersey on Tuesday in a repeat of the tournament opener, which holders Argentina won 2-0.
Venezuela coach Fernando Batista says he wants to use the disappointment to fuel their bid to qualify for the World Cup.
Venezuela are the only South American team never to have qualified for a World Cup, but currently sit fourth in qualifying for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
“I leave with anger for losing on penalties, without losing a game in 90 minutes, but I leave proud of my players, who had a tremendous Copa America,” said Batista, whose side won all three group games.
Copa America: Debutants Canada To Play Argentina In Semi Final After Beating Venezuela On Penalties
