Venezuela vs Canada live updates (2024)

• Canada leading Venezuela 1-0 at Copa America
• Jacob Shaffelburg strikes to put Canada in front
• Winners will play Argentina for a place in the final

63' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Venezuela are up to 22 crosses now – the record this tournament is 29, and there is half an hour to go. They have had some decent moments from hopeful, lofted crosses that have been rescued by Rondon and Bello in the middle – they just need that penalty-box pinball to drop their way.

62' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Canada make their first sub, their goalscorer Jacob Shaffelburg coming off to boos from the Venezuela supporters to be replaced by Liam Millar.

61' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Canada counterattack into acres of space in the Venezuela half, two attackers running at two defenders, but Laryea holds onto the ball for too long and the opportunity passes by.

60' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Venezuela make the game's first sub, bringing Jhonder Cádiz on for Cristian Cásseres Jr. in what is an attacking change.

Cadiz came off the bench to score Venezuela's equalizer in their first match at this tournament against Ecuador.

58' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Bello nearly chips Crepeau with a first-time lob from the byline, but the goalkeeper manages to tip the ball over the crossbar and out for a corner.

56' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

In a funny way, Venezuela have to be pretty happy with their position in this game. Canada have created enough chances to put them to bed, so just to still be in contention is some kind of victory.

They do, though, have to start hurting Canada in attacking areas. Just as I type that, the ball falls to Jose Martinez, who blazes over with the goal at his mercy. Should do better, but at least it's a chance.

54' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

The end-to-end chances continue as moments after Larin's big miss, Martinez does likewise from close range at the opposite end of the pitch.

53' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

That was a very silly card to draw for Derek Cornelius a few minutes ago. It looked like the ball had already passed him and Soteldo was already on his way to the ground when he swung out.

That could be big for the thus-far-contained Salomón Rondón, who has been pretty quiet today but now has a marking defender who has already been cautioned.

52' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Larin has a massive chance to double Canada's lead with a open first-time shot from the top of the box, but misses the target entirely!

50' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Cornelius catches Soteldo late and is shown the second yellow card of the match, joining Shaffelburg on a booking.

47' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Venezuela quickly take a throw-in and almost catch Canada's defense napping. Soteldo nearly has a great chance from point-blank range but the defense recovers just in time to nick the ball off his foot.

46' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Venezuela kick off and the second half is underway in Texas!

HT: Venezuela 0-1 Canada

If you squint, the convex made on Jacob Shaffelburg’s touch plot looks like a heart.

The Nashville SC winger has been vital to Canada so far. It must be great playing left wing for Canada these days — focus on the flank will drift to Alphonso Davies, and final third marking drifts toward Jonathan David.

HT: Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Jacob Shaffelburg has now scored three goals for Canada, all of which have come in knockout matches:

• 2023 Gold Cup quarterfinal vs USA
• 2024 Copa America qualifying vs Trinidad and Tobago
• 2024 Copa America quarterfinal vs Venezuela

HT: Venezuela 0-1 Canada

This has been a fantastic spectacle, largely owing to a relentless physical battle. Jon Aramburu has made some excellent tackles while Alistair Johnston has been engaged in a fierce battle with Yeferson Soteldo on the opposite flank.

Both sides have been really no-nonsense in attack too, and that’s not going to change as the time ticks on and Venezuela get more desperate. The second half should be just as intense!

HT: Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Canada recorded four shots on target in the first half, more than they registered across the entire 90 minutes of any of their three group-stage matches.

Venezuela mount two more attacks in the closing minutes of the first half. The first sees a decent shooting chance blocked by a defender, before the second sees Soteldo muscled off the ball near the corner of the box. This referee has definitely allowed for plenty of physical play so far.

Plenty of action still to come in the second half!

45+1' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Plenty of stoppages in this first half yields four extra minutes here.

45' Venezuela 0-1 Canada

Two great plays in a matter of seconds as Shaffelburg has a great first touch to control a long ball and dart into the Venezuela box, before Aramburu dispossesses him with a perfect tackle in the penalty area.

Moments later Laryea and Rondon are at each other's throats, having to be separated by the referee. You can't take your eyes off this match, one of the best of this tournament so far!