During the night, Canada was able to celebrate its first success in the Copa América, a success resulting from a historic goal by Jonathan David, his nation’s only goal scorer in the competition.
However, the task was not easy for Canada. Defeated by Argentina in the opening match (2-0), there was no other possible outcome than victory for the Canucks who suffered throughout the game. The first period was controlled by Peru, which created clear situations for itself, but constantly came up against Crepeau, the last Canadian rampart. Frustrated by the scenario of the meeting, the Peruvians ended up pulling the pin, first on a header from Lopes (39′) which ultimately did not earn a red card, then with a yellow which ultimately became a red following the intervention of video refereeing for Araujo (55′). The defender had impaled himself on a Canadian following a poorly controlled gesture.
It was then, with numerical superiority, that Canada gradually managed to escape from the clutches of Peru, which until now had been leading the way through its commitment. Far from having control of the game, it is through transition phases that Jonathan David & Co shine. The LOSC scorer also shook the net fifteen minutes from time. Launched alone in depth, he fired a cross shot as he entered the area and crucified the disillusioned Peruvians. He scored his 27th goal for the selection (74′), the first in the history of his nation at the Copa América. Better yet, a few moments later, the Lille player will be the player who allowed Canada to win its first game in the competition, a true moment of history.
Before the final whistle, Peru will try to get back into the game, but will again come up against Crepeau, author of two decisive saves in stoppage time (90+1′ and 90+5′). A goalkeeper and an attacker, they are two founding members of this historic success (0-1). Canada won and took second place in Group A dominated by Argentina, who at the same time defeated Chile by the same score (0-1).
The Canadian composition: Crepeau – Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius (Miller 46′) – Davies, Laryea (Buchanan 66′), Eustaquio, Kone (Osorio 46′), Millar (Shaffelburg 46′) – David, Larin (Wasi 82′)
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