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Uruguay Claims Third Place at Copa America After Dramatic Penalty Shootout
Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay side secured a hard-fought third-place finish at the Copa America after edging out Canada on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw.
The match was a seesaw affair with both teams trading blows. Uruguay took the lead early through Rodrigo Betancur, but Canada responded brilliantly with a stunning overhead kick from Ismael Kone just before halftime.
The second half remained evenly contested, with neither side able to find a winner. The drama unfolded in the penalty shootout, where both teams converted their first three attempts. However, Canadian captain Alphonso Davies saw his Panenka chip saved by Sergio Rochet, handing Uruguay the advantage.
Luis Suarez stepped up for Uruguay's fourth penalty, coolly slotting it past Canada's goalkeeper to seal the victory. Uruguay triumphs 4-3 on penalties, capping off their Copa America campaign with a dramatic win.
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