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Uruguay dramatically beat Canada on penalties for third at Copa América

Uruguay beat Canada to third place at Copa América 2024 following a dramatic 2-2 draw and a penalty shootout.

Scorers: Koné 22′, David 80′; Bentancur 8′, Suárez 90+2′

This match was end-to-end action as both teams had one last chance to reach the podium on Saturday evening and threw everything forward.

A full-strength Uruguay side grabbed the early lead as Fede Valverde’s corner eventually fell to Rodrigo Bentacur. The Tottenham ace swivelled in the box and roofed the ball to the top of the net beyond Dayne St. Clair.

However, Canada looked the better side after going behind despite six changes.