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Canada beat Venezuela 4-3 on penalties on Friday night to reach the semi-finals of the Copa America for the first time for a rematch with Lionel Messi’s defending champions Argentina. Ismael Koné decided the shoot-out in Arlington, Texas, in sudden death after Wilker Angel’s sixth penalty for Venezuela was saved by goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau. The score was locked at 3-3 after each side had taken five penalties, and 1-1 after 90 minutes, with no extra time played at the Copa. Jacob Shaffelburg gave Canada a 13th-minute lead and Canada had further chances, but Salomon Rondon scored a stunning equ…

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