Soccer-Copa America debutants Canada edge Venezuela on penalties to reach semis

Jul 5, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the fans and the flag during the playing of the national anthem of Canada before the game between Venezuela and Canada in the 2024 Copa America quarterfinal at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - Canada claimed a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Venezuela on Friday to reach the Copa America semi-finals for the first time after an absorbing contest finished 1-1 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

With the teams all square after five attempts each in the shootout, Wilker Angel had his spot-kick saved by Maxime Crepeau and Ismael Kone buried the winning penalty to send Canada through.