Canada progresses to Copa America knockout stages after scoreless draw with Chile

Canada progresses to Copa America knockout stages after scoreless draw with Chile

Canada performed a goalless draw with 10-man Chile on the Copa America to complete second in Group A and advance to the quarter-finals.

Chile, who completed third within the group, have been eradicated from the match earlier than the knockout stage for the primary time since 2004.

The draw moved Canada 4 factors clear in Group A, 5 behind leaders Argentina, who had already certified for the quarter-finals.

Two-time champions Chile completed final with two factors whereas Peru completed final with only one level.

For Chile, which wanted a win and had different leads to its favour, the uphill process was made much more troublesome when Gabriel Suazo was proven a second yellow card within the twenty seventh minute for bringing down Richie Laryea.

The first match between Canada and Chile in Copa America ended in a draw.

The first match between Canada and Chile in Copa America ended in a draw.

The primary match between Canada and Chile in Copa America resulted in a draw.

Referee Jesus Valenzuela shows Chile's Gabriel Suazo a red card in the first half in Orlando

Referee Jesus Valenzuela reveals Chile's Gabriel Suazo a crimson card within the first half in Orlando

In a sport by which probabilities have been few, Chile goalkeeper Gabriel Arias did nicely to cease pictures from Canada's Stephen Eustaquio and Tajon Buchanan.

Canada stopper Maxime Crepeau additionally made an excellent save, holding out a stray effort from Alexis Sanchez.

Canada thought they’d taken the lead within the second half by way of substitute Tani Oluwasi simply two minutes into the second half.

However the aim was dominated offside.

Canada and Chile have been taking part in for the primary time within the twenty first century.

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