The Canadian national team made history and qualified for the Copa America semi-finals for the first time in its history, after defeating the Venezuelan national team in the second quarter-final match of the competition at dawn today, Saturday.

The match ended in regular time with a positive draw with one goal for each team. Canada opened the scoring through Jacob Schavelburg after an individual effort from Jonathan David on the right corridor in the 13th minute of the match, before Venezuela equalized through Jose Salomon Rondon with a wonderful drop ball from about 40 meters, taking advantage. From the goalkeeper's lead (64).

The Canadian team won the penalty shootout in its favor with a score of 4-3, as Canadian goalkeeper Max Crepeau blocked Wilkie Angel's kick, making up for his mistake that cost the equalizer. For Venezuela.

Canada will meet in the semi-finals, defending champion and world champion Argentina, led by its star Lionel Messi, on Tuesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, after the latter beat Ecuador also on penalties 4-2. After their 1-1 draw on Thursday.