Canada as soon as once more struggled to take their attacking possibilities and got here near lacking out on the Copa America semifinals earlier than rallying to defeat Venezuela 4-3 in a penalty shootout. The match completed 1-1 in regulation due to a ridiculous objective from Venezuela striker Salomon Rondon. After Canada misplaced the ball, Rondon chipped Maxime Crepeau for the equalizer within the match to power a penalty shootout. It is the third objective of the match for 34-year-old Rondon, however questions should be requested about why the Canadian keeper was thus far off his line.

The play began from a Canada throw in that Venezuela recovered and instantly hoofed up the pitch towards Rondon who was in a one-on-one with defender Moise Bombito. Bombito took a fallacious step to permit Rondon to get the ball earlier than the striker confirmed his class. 

Take a look at Rondon’s objective:

Canada had their possibilities throughout regulation lacking numerous possibilities through the first half after Jacob Shaffelburg opened the scoring. It appeared like Canada’s failure to construct on their lead may cost them the match after Rondon’s objective, however the 90 minutes ended 1-1 and since Copa America would not use additional time till the ultimate, the match went straight to penalties.