Canada secured a spot in the Copa America quarter-finals after a thrilling 0-0 draw against 10-man Chile on Thursday.Canada secured a spot in the Copa America quarter-finals after a thrilling 0-0 draw against 10-man Chile on Thursday. Despite dominating possession for much of the match, Canada failed to find the back of the net against a resolute Chilean defense. However, the draw was enough to secure Canada second place in Group A behind Argentina. Chile, on the other hand, exited the tournament at the group stage for the first time since 2004. They finished third in the group with only two points. The match took a significant turn in the 27th minute when Chile’s Gabriel Suazo was sent off for a second yellow card. This gave Canada a numerical advantage for the remainder of the contest. Despite the man advantage, Canada struggled to create clear-cut chances against a determined Chilean defense. Chile’s goalkeeper, Gabriel Arias, made several crucial saves to keep his team in the game. Canada’s goalkeeper, Maxime Crepeau, also made a fine save from Alexis Sanchez to deny the Chileans a late winner. In the final minutes of stoppage time, Canada thought they had scored the winning goal through substitute Tani Oluwaseyi. However, the goal was ruled out for offside. The draw means that Canada will face the second-place team from Group B in the quarter-finals. That team will be determined later on Thursday when Brazil and Ecuador play their final group match.
Canada played out a goalless Copa America draw against 10-man Chile to claim second place in Group A and advance to the quarter-finals in its debut campaign. At the same time, the Chileans finished third and exited the group stage for the first time since 2004.
The draw left Canada on four points in Group A, five behind leaders Argentina, who had already qualified for the quarterfinals. Two-time champion Chile finished with two points and Peru finished last with one.
AS IT HAPPENED: Canada vs Chile Highlights
Chile, who needed to win and gain other advantages as well, were made even more difficult when Gabriel Suazo was shown a second yellow card in the 27th minute for bringing down Richie Laryea.
In a match where chances were scarce, Chilean goalkeeper Gabriel Arias did well to keep out shots from Canadians Stephen Eustaquio and Tajon Buchanan.
Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau made a fine save from a difficult, deflected attempt by Alexis Sanchez.
Canada thought they would take the lead in the second minute of stoppage time through substitute Tani Oluwaseyi, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
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