Venezuela will take on Canada in the Copa America quarterfinals on Friday, July 5, at 9:00 PM ET (Saturday, July 6, at 6:30 AM IST). The match, set to be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, marks a crucial stage in the tournament as both teams vie for a spot in the semifinals.
Venezuela’s Impressive Group Stage Performance
Venezuela’s journey to the top of Group B has been nothing short of remarkable. Under the leadership of Fernando Batista, La Vinotinto secured all nine points from their three group stage matches, showcasing a strong offensive and defensive performance. The team scored six goals while conceding just one, a testament to their balanced play. Their dominant performance in the group stage has set up a clash with Canada, the second-place finishers of Group A.
Canada’s Struggles Under New Management
Canada, on the other hand, has faced challenges under their new manager, Jesse Marsch. Since Marsch’s appointment in May, Canada has struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just one goal in their last five matches. Despite these difficulties, The Reds managed to advance to the knockout stage after Chile and Peru failed to secure any victories. Their lone goal in the group stage came from Lille striker Jonathan David, who remains a crucial player for the team’s attacking hopes.
Match Details and Kick-Off Times
The highly anticipated quarterfinal match between Venezuela and Canada is set to kick off at:
9:00 PM ET (July 5)
6:00 PM PT (July 5)
2:00 AM BST (July 6)
6:30 AM IST (July 6)
Players to Watch
Salomón Rondón has been a standout player for Venezuela, scoring two goals in the tournament. His impressive 1.98 xG (expected goals) and 13 shots on goal highlight his critical role in the team’s offensive strategy.
Jonathan David, Canada’s key attacker, scored the only goal for his team in the group stage. His performance will be vital if Canada hopes to advance to the semifinals.
Team Squads
Venezuela: Joel Graterol, José David Contreras, Rafael Romo, Alexander González, Christian Makoun, Jhon Chancellor, Jon Aramburu, Miguel Navarro, Nahuel Ferraresi, Wilker Ángel, Yordan Osorio, Cristian Cásseres, Daniel Pereira, Eduard Bello, José Martínez, Telasco Segovia, Tomás Rincón, Yangel Herrera, Yeferson Soteldo, Darwin Machís, Eric Ramírez, Jefferson Savarino, Jhonder Cádiz, Kervin Andrade, Matías Lacava, Salomón Rondón. Head coach: Fernando Batista
Canada: Dayne St. Clair, Maxime Crépeau, Tom McGill, Alistair Johnston, Alphonso Davies, Derek Cornelius, Joel Waterman, Kamal Miller, Kyle Hiebert, Luc De Fougerolles, Moïse Bombito, Richie Laryea, Ali Ahmed, Ismaël Koné, Jonathan Osorio, Mathieu Choinière, Samuel Piette, Stephen Eustaquio, Cyle Larin, Jacen Russell-Rowe, Jacob Shaffelburg, Jonathan David, Liam Millar, Tajon Buchanan, Tani Oluwaseyi, Theo Bair. Head coach: Jesse Marsch
The match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams aim to secure a place in the semifinals of Copa America 2024.