Match report

Canada 2–2 Uruguay: Thrilling Draw at Copa America

Canada
Canada
2–2
PEN
Uruguay
Uruguay
Jul 14, 2024

Canada held off Uruguay to secure a 2-2 draw in their Copa America match, showcasing resilience and tactical brilliance. Goals from Ismael Koné and J. David for Canada were matched by Rodrigo Bentancur and Luis Suárez for Uruguay, ensuring a memorable encounter.

Key Facts

  • Ismael Koné (22') and J. David (80') scored for Canada.
  • Rodrigo Bentancur (8') and Luis Suárez (92') netted for Uruguay.
  • Luis Suárez scored a penalty in the shootout, but Canada missed their attempt.
  • Canada received three yellow cards: Luc De Fougerolles (7'), T. Oluwaseyi (63'), and Ismael Koné (78').
  • Uruguay also received two yellow cards: M. Viña (26') and Rodrigo Bentancur (85').

Lineups

Canada

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. St. Clair (G)
  • 2 A. Johnston (D)
  • 3 L. De Fougerolles (D)
  • 15 M. Bombito (D)
  • 22 R. Laryea (D)
  • 8 I. Koné (M)
  • 24 M. Choinière (M)
  • 20 A. Ahmed (M)
  • 21 J. Osorio (M)
  • 14 J. Shaffelburg (M)
  • 25 T. Oluwaseyi (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 A. Davies
  • 10 J. David
  • 13 D. Cornelius
  • 23 L. Millar
  • 11 T. Bair
  • 7 S. Eustaquio
  • 12 J. Russell-Rowe
  • 18 T. McGill
  • 26 K. Hiebert
  • 5 J. Waterman
  • 6 S. Piette
  • 16 M. Crépeau
  • 4 K. Miller
  • 9 C. Larin

Uruguay

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Rochet (G)
  • 8 N. Nández (D)
  • 2 J. Giménez (D)
  • 3 S. Cáceres (D)
  • 17 M. Viña (D)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 5 M. Ugarte (M)
  • 6 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 11 F. Pellistri (F)
  • 19 D. Núñez (F)
  • 20 M. Araújo (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 L. Suárez
  • 10 G. de Arrascaeta
  • 18 B. Rodríguez
  • 25 C. Olivera
  • 24 L. Olaza
  • 4 R. Araujo
  • 22 N. Marichal
  • 14 A. Canobbio
  • 21 E. Martínez
  • 16 M. Olivera
  • 23 S. Mele
  • 12 F. Israel
  • 26 B. Ocampo

Timeline

  1. Canada
    7' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    Luc De Fougerolles

    Foul

  2. Uruguay
    8' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo Bentancur · Assist: S. Cáceres
  3. Canada
    22' Canada Goal · Normal Goal
    Ismael Koné · Assist: Moise Bombito
  4. Uruguay
    26' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    M. Viña

    Foul

  5. Uruguay
    46' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Núñez · On: Luis Suárez
  6. Uruguay
    46' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ugarte · On: G. de Arrascaeta
  7. Uruguay
    61' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Pellistri · On: B. Rodríguez
  8. Uruguay
    61' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Araujo · On: C. Olivera
  9. Canada
    62' Canada subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Johnston · On: A. Davies
  10. Canada
    63' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    T. Oluwaseyi

    Foul

  11. Uruguay
    66' Uruguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Viña · On: Lucas Olaza
  12. Canada
    67' Canada subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Oluwaseyi · On: J. David
  13. Canada
    67' Canada subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luc De Fougerolles · On: D. Cornelius
  14. Canada
    77' Canada subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Ahmed · On: L. Millar
  15. Canada
    77' Canada subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Osorio · On: T. Bair
  16. Canada
    78' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    Ismael Koné

    Foul

  17. Canada
    80' Canada Goal · Normal Goal
    J. David
  18. Uruguay
    85' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Bentancur

    Foul

  19. Uruguay
    90'+2 Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Suárez · Assist: José María Giménez
  20. Canada
    93' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    Dayne St. Clair
  21. Uruguay
    120'+8 Uruguay Goal · Penalty
    Luis Suárez

    Penalty Shootout

  22. Canada
    120'+9 Canada Goal · Missed Penalty
    A. Davies

    Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat Canada Uruguay
Fouls 18 17
Pass Accuracy 74% 75%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 325 312
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 1.90 1.59
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 241 233
Shots Inside Box 11 10
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • Ismael Koné's equalizer at 22' changed the game's momentum, allowing Canada to level the score after Uruguay's early lead.
  • Luis Suárez's 92' goal in extra time brought Uruguay back into the match, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.