Canada draws with Chile to book spot in Copa America quarterfinals | OneFootball

ORLANDO, Fla. — Canada and Chile played to a scoreless draw to conclude action in Group A of the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America on Saturday at INTER&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

Alphonso Davies reached a new milestone by earning his 50th appearance with the Canada senior men’s national team.

Alistair Johnston had a header on goal in the 18’ but was denied by Chilean goalkeeper Gabriel Arias.

Victor Davila had one of Chile’s best attempts in the 21’ but the attempt went wide.

Gabriel Suazo was sent off in the 27’ after receiving a second yellow card as Chile was down to ten players for the remainder of the match.

Canada came close to taking the lead in the 38’ as Jonathan David chipped a shot towards goal, but the attempt went just wide in the end.

Jacob Shaffelburg and Stephen Eustaquio forced back-to-back saves from Arias in the 42’ as the match stayed even into halftime.

Maxime Crepeau made a save in the 74’ to stop a dangerous ball towards goal from Alexis Sanchez.

Tajon Buchanan nearly had the match-winner in the 83’ but was denied by Arias.

Crepeau made his most important save in the 90’+8 with a one-handed grab to maintain the draw and earn his second clean sheet of the tournament.

With four points, Canada finished as the second-place team in the group. The Reds move on to the quarterfinals and will face the winner of Group B on Friday in Arlington, Texas.