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Uruguay Clinches Copa America Third Place in Penalty Thriller

Uruguay clinched third place at the Copa America with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Canada, spurred by Luis Suarez’s injury-time equalizer. The match at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium ended 2-2 in regulation, with Rodrigo Bentancur initially putting Uruguay ahead before Ismael Kone and Jonathan David flipped the scoreline in favor of Canada.

Suarez’s late goal ensured the game went to penalties where Uruguay prevailed after Sergio Rochet saved Kone’s penalty and Alphonso Davies missed with a panenka that hit the crossbar. Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa admitted his team barely deserved to reach penalties, criticizing their overall tournament performance despite clinching third place. He believed they could have shown more given their squad’s capabilities.

Meanwhile, Canada’s head coach Jesse Marsch praised his young team’s resilience and performance throughout the Copa America, viewing the tournament as crucial preparation for the 2026 World Cup which Canada will co-host with the United States and Mexico. Marsch highlighted the challenges of developing a tactical approach under pressure against strong opponents in a short timeframe.

The spotlight turns to the eagerly awaited Copa America final, set to showcase a clash between defending champions Argentina and Colombia. Anticipation is high as both teams prepare to vie for the prestigious title in a match scheduled for Monday at 01:00 BST.

Cataleya

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