Canada beats Venezuela in extra round of penalty kicks, reaches semifinals in 1st Copa America
Ismael Koné scored in the sixth round of the shootout after a third save by Maxime Crépeau and Canada advanced to the semifinals of its first Copa America with a victory over Venezuela
By SCHUYLER DIXON
Published - Jul 06, 2024, 12:54 AM ET
Last Updated - Jul 06, 2024, 12:54 AM EDT
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Canada hasn't scored much on the way to the semifinals of its first Copa America.
Don't look for apologies from American-born coach Jesse Marsch.
Ismaël Koné scored in the sixth round of the shootout right after a third save by Maxime Crépeau and Canada moved on with a victory over Venezuela on Friday night.
The Canadians won 4-3 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals, keeping Venezuela from advancing to the Copa America semifinals for the first time since 2011.
