(VIDEO) Copa América Highlights: Canada vs Uruguay
Canada lost to Uruguay in the match for third place in the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024. After a 2-2 draw in regular time, Uruguay won 4-3 in the penalty shootout.
Uruguay opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a goal from Rodrigo Bentancur. However, Canada had a comeback in sight, starting with an equalizer from Koné in the 22nd minute. Jonathan David then put Canada ahead 2-1 ten minutes after coming on. In the last breath, Luis Suárez secured the tie, sending the match to penalties.
In the shootout, all Uruguayan players scored their penalties. For Canada, Koné missed his shot, and Alphonso Davies failed with a "panenka" attempt.
With this result, Uruguay takes third place in Copa América 2024, marking a significant achievement under the guidance of Marcelo Bielsa, establishing themselves among the top three teams on the continent.