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Today, Friday, July 5, Venezuela strength will be measured against Canada for the quarter finals of Copa America 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The winner of this tie will face the winner of the match between Argentina and Ecuador in the semi-finals.
The IS ‘red wineIt was a revelation in the group stage, as they came first in Group B with a perfect score after beating Ecuador (2-1), Mexico (1-0) and Jamaica (3-0). In this way, they confirmed their great moment in the Qualifiers, with the help of Fernando Batista. Let’s remember that they are in 4th place and are on their way to qualify for the first World Cup in their history.
There are many notable names in the Venezuelan team as the skilled ones Jefferson Soteldofront Eduard Bello y Salomon Rondonwho have scored two goals each; Yangel Herrera, which maintains the level shown last season with Girona, revealed the Spanish League; and other important names such as Cristian Cásseres, José Martínez, Jhonder Cádiz, Yordan Osorio, the experience Tomas Rincon and goalkeeper Rafael Romo, who saved an important penalty from Orbelin Pineda in the closing with the ‘Aztecs‘.
For her, Canada gave the surprise by finishing 2nd in Group A, behind Argentina and eliminating Peru and Chile. The Americans lost 2-0 in their first match against the ‘albicelestes‘, but they failed to defeat the ‘two colors‘ and drawing 0-0 with the ‘roja‘. This is a team with little football tradition, in fact, this is the first time they have participated in the Copa América, but they have grown a lot in recent years. In fact, they managed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, after 36 years without participating in the World Cup.
‘The Reds‘They stand out as an organized team, physically strong and very strong in the defensive zone. In addition, they have a great generation of footballers, many of whom play in the best leagues in Europe. Her figure is amazing Alphonso Davies, Considered by many to be the best left-back in the world, crucial at Bayern Munich and sought after by Real Madrid. There are other distinguished names such as Jonathan Davidauthor of the winning goal over the ‘red and white‘and he comes from scoring 26 goals with Lille in France; Stephen Eustáquio from Porto, Tajon Buchanan from Inter Milan or Cyle Larin from Mallorca.
Those who want to tune in the clash between ‘red wine’ y ‘the ducks’ In Peru, you must keep in mind that the meeting will take place at 8:00 pm, the same ones from Ecuador and Colombia. For its part, in Venezuela, Paraguay, Canada, Bolivia and Chile it is scheduled for 9:00 pm; and in Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina it will be played at 10:00 p.m. Likewise, in Mexico it will be played at 7:00 pm and in Spain at 3:00 am on Saturday, July 6.
– Venezuela: Rafael Romo; Nahuel Ferraresi, Yordan Osorio, Miguel Ángel Navarro, Jon Aramburú; José Martínez, Yangel Herrera, Jefferson Savarino, Yeferson Soteldo; Salomón Rondón, Eduard Bello. DT: Fernando Batista.
– Canada: Crépeau Maxime; Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies; Richie Laryea, Ismaël Koné, Stephen Eustaquio, Liam Millar; Jonathan David, Kyle Larin. DT: Jesse Marsch.
Venezuela y Canada They have faced each other twice in history, both in friendly matches. The first time was on June 1, 2007, when they tied 2-2 at the José Encarnación Romero stadium in Maracaibo. Dwayne De Rosario and Ali Gerba scored for the Americans, while Alejandro Cichero and Giancarlo Maldonado did the same for the ‘llaneros‘.
The second was on May 29, 2010, with another 1-1 tie at the Metropolitano Olympic stadium in Mérida. Ángel Chourio converted the ‘red wine‘ and Gavin McCallum for ‘the Reds’.