Despite a 0-0 draw against Chile, Canada qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa América on Saturday in Orlando for the first time in its history.
Moreover, it has been more than 20 years since a nation had failed to reach the knockout stage in its first participation in the Copa América.
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It must be said, however, that Jesse Marsch’s men once again faced favourable circumstances. For the second time in as many games, they had numerical superiority after Gabriel Suazo received a red card in the 27th minute of play.
They had taken advantage of this against Peru to win 1-0, but this time, Chile held on to at least not concede a goal.
Thus, the Unifolié finished in second place in Group A with four points in three games. Argentina, the reigning world champion, remained perfect with nine points amassed out of a possible nine. It had won 2-0 against Canada in the opening game of the competition.
Moreover, the Canadians will meet the winners of Group B during the next stage of the tournament.
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