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The Texas sun is set to shine on a clash of dreams as Jesse Marsch’s Canucks face off against Fernando Batista’s red-hot Vinotinto. It’s a tale of two nations hungry for a taste of historic glory.
For Canada, the journey has been nothing short of remarkable. A nation that once could only dream of World Cup appearances–just two, to be exact–now finds itself stepping confidently into the Copa America knockout rounds. Never having taken a point in their World Cup ventures, this debut voyage into Copa territory is a revelation. Not bad, eh?
Venezuela, on the other hand, has been the perennial underdog. Never reaching the World Cup and only once escaping the quarterfinals at a Copa America(remember 2011?). But oh, how times have changed. The past two decades have seen the Vinotinto rise from the shadows to become a team on the brink of greatness.
This is a very winnable game for them, with a semifinal spot–and likely a date with Argentina–dangling within reach. Is a finals run possible? Absolutely. Their only blemishes in the past year came against Colombia and Italy. Not exactly lightweights.
So, as the Canucks and Vinotinto prepare to square off in Texas, both teams carry the weight of their nation’s hopes and dreams. It’s a showdown that promises drama, passion, and perhaps, a historic victory that will be talked about for generations.
2024 Copa America Venezuela vs Canada LIVE updates, Friday, July 5th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
ROMO WITH THE SAVE! But Canada is all over Venezuela in the final minutes!
Canda with the chance! the ball just over the crossbar!
78th minute and we are tied at 1-1
Now it’s Venezuela dominating… 72 minutes and we a re tied at 1-1
SALOMON RONDON WITH THE LONG DISTANCE SHOT AND WE ARE LEVELED!
VENEZUELAAAA HAS TIED IT!
Venezuela with the chance but no yet equalizing!
First five minutes in the second half have been intense…
SECOND HALF KICKS-OFF! Canada 45 minutes away from the semifinal!
Halftime in Arlington! It’s Canada on top 1-0 but Venezuela is pushing to tie.
Four more minutes to be played in Arlington…
It’s a tight one, whenever Venezuela tries to tie it up, Canada counters with a dangerous attack, it’s still 1-0 for the mapple leafs.
IT’S CANADA WITH ANOTHER SCARY OPPORTUNITY BUT NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO SCORE!
Venezuela is getting serious up front, dangerous crosses but they just can’t finish.
Counter attack for Canada that nearly finished in the second goal!
Salomón Rondón has made his presence felt with Venezuela looking to pressure up front.
And just like that, Venezuela has awaken with a couple of headers on goal, looking to tie as soon as they can…
20 minutes into this one and Venezuela is struggling to handle Canada’s attacks.
Four minutes to be added!