Venezuela vs Canada | Copa America 2024 | Quarter-Final | Post Match

Canada claimed a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Venezuela on Friday to reach the Copa América semifinals in their debut appearance after an absorbing contest finished 1-1.

With the teams all square after five attempts each, Wilker Angel had his spot-kick saved by Maxime Crepeau in the shootout and Ismael Kone buried the winning penalty to send Canada through.

"Emotions are running high, I'm so happy for everyone who is supporting us," Crepeau, who made two saves in the shootout, told Canadian broadcaster TSN.

"It's a lot of work and now we have the fruit of our hard work. This is amazing to be in the semifinals of Copa América. I think everybody needs to realise this country and its footballers deserve respect."

Canada will face Argentina in New Jersey on Tuesday for a chance to play in the July 14 final. The semi-final will be a rematch of the tournament's opener, in which the defending champions Argentina claimed a 2-0 win.

The North American side became the fourth Concacaf team to reach the semi-finals of Copa America, after Mexico, Honduras and the United States.