FULL REACTION to Canada eliminating Venezuela from Copa America | Futbol Americas

Futbol Americas’ Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez are joined by Ali Krieger, Kasey Keller and Ale Moreno to break down Canada defeating Venezuela to advance to the Copa America semifinals.
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[@spearmintmedia]

You know it’s bad when the South Americans online are saying the ref is showing favouritism towards Venezuela

[@Nickh4929]

As a Canadian, we already know these South american refs are screwing us over 😂

[@jorgelcamacho670]

Abysmal officiating. CONMEBOL is so corrupt.

[@sasukebyak]

@@Nickh4929 They are favoring Argentina in every way...

[@buddylee5712]

​​​@@sasukebyakand don't forget FIFA has to protect its cash cow and Golden boy Messi like they did in the World Cup when they didn't give him that 2nd yellow card vs Netherlands

[@julkernyne8925]

​@@sasukebyakHow? That make no sense! Argentina almost lose to Ecuador, Emi was the saviour for them in penalty shootouts. Watch football moron!

[@Stilez]

That ref was literally the worst I've ever seen. That said, the ref couldn't affect & prevent Canada from winning the game in penalties.

[@branayala2625]

To be fair. Canada did miss like 4 clear chances. But I do agree with you the ref was against Canada all night

[@Silverback1969]

He was slightly less bad than Kevin Ortega

[@Stilez]

@@branayala2625 agreed. Canada missed a bunch of opportunities & could've easily won this game in regulation time, but they couldn't finish. That ref tried everything in his power to give Venezuela the W or tie...which they did.

[@trevorkew6097]

How did Venezuela not get a yellow until the 93rd minute? Terrible ref, with a bad haircut. Luckily his poor decisions didn’t decide the game though.

[@michaelherauf8572]

That Ref was so biased that it is highly likely his service to Venezuela was paid for. You don't rise to that level and then just blow a game that badly as either an off day or having a favorite team. He needs to be barred from high level matches. I seriously hope Canada files the paper work to have him undone.

[@henrys2403]

the officiating was absurdly one sided in Venezuela's favour. Way to go Canada for not letting it affect them.

[@terefefeyssa877]

@henrys: I oppose Your idea!😳

[@terefefeyssa877]

@henrys2403: Don't say that to the referee. He is my uncle.🙄

[@Shhh85]

Examples?

[@rewstir6646]

@@Shhh85the whole game is an example

[@mrconfusion87]

Canada should already know about shitty refs cuz they are in CONCACAF after all! It is just know they have the players and a coach that can overcome the BS!

[@DavidM-cj5ie]

These clowns don’t want to respect Canada. As an American I love and admire Canada for this. They’re not done yet either.

[@victorpham4241]

Salty like Gary Neville. To be fair, these are as terrible pundits as they were players. At least Gary was decent player

[@latindelta9415]

Same as the pundits that said The Raptors would never win an NBA title. Their attitude/entitlement is just why every US player is as overrated as they are except for Pulisic which has achieved something. 😂 another funny joke is the take by the lady. Absolute trash. Probably could do a better job in a kitchen😂😂😂😂

[@AliPasdar-pu6yl]

Thank you for your support, my American brother!

[@WyldStallion-bs9oo]

I'm a USMNT guy , but for sure I am cheering for Canada like I would for the USA team right now. Especially with Marsch there. I hope they shock Argentina!!

[@DavidM-cj5ie]

I drank a Canada Dry ginger ale after the game was done as a salute to them. It’s all I had available man……

[@northerngal]

Can't believe the commentary here. Canada played very well and won, despite the horrible officiating, and they can't credit them at all. Go Canada!

[@WistuChicha]

Because the team is trash, they only made it this far because they played two games against 10 men 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@koalabrownie]

They missed multiple golden scoring opportunities. The missed tip on the wide open goal, David 1 vs 1 versus the keeper. Game should've been 3-0

[@WistuChicha]

@@koalabrownie because the team is trash, they just have speed and stamina, Argentina won’t be easy like venezuela

[@koalabrownie]

@@WistuChicha I wouldn't expect the World No.1 team to be easy for anyone.

[@mt1928]

This old man Kasey Keller is soo bitter. Give Canada the credit it deserves. It dominated Venezuela on this night!

[@mintysoul1124]

ESPN FC executives should be disgusted with this analysis. Have some humility like the Canadians.

[@archeonoe9810]

Never seen Keller so salty lol. Why is he hating on Canada so much? Good to see Moreno humbled.

[@kaihansen7430]

So much disrespect to Canada, these guys have no idea what they’re talking about. Bro called koné a ball winning midfielder 💀💀

[@2Fast2Furiouso]

As a México fan I’m glad Canada is doing well and carrying concacaf. Dale Canadá 🍁 🇨🇦

[@curmudgeonaf]

Yay North America! 🤝

[@AvroBellow]

Gracias Senor!

[@willhoman2316]

Ali with all respect. You cannot use Venezuela 30 year experience is not enough. Canada is in its first ever copa.

[@sushantrawal2068]

Thats the reason both team were in chaos and luck decided at the end

[@kertchykov12]

I think it's because Canada has experience from the world cup

[@rogerc23]

Moreno is just full of it. He was laughing at the last show. Saying Canada has zero chance against Ven. It was insulting. And now he is making these ridiculous excuses. It was a battle. A massive game. They are lucky it wasn’t 3-0 for Canada. Give respect where it’s due.

[@purplesky4157]

@@sushantrawal2068it wasn’t luck it was the ref that helped Venezuela get to penalties

[@bern717]

The thing about the old days… they the old days

[@pablo9202]

Hercules Gomez shows once again that he is the only American football analyst that has any ball knowledge and is the only one worth listening to

[@steelcom5976]

Agreed. I skip over the others. I hope they pay him well.

[@WyldStallion-bs9oo]

Gomez is the best ESPN guy by far and away. And he gives time and respect to guys like 11 Yanks and Tactical Manager, Even Josh (JD) who is a prominent CanMNT youtuber.

[@jessehamlin3420]

wow lots of salt from the USA soccer "experts" - give Canada some credit its not easy to get out of that group let alone make a semifinal

[@Apolo810]

People can say what they want, but Group A was by far the most difficult. Peru and Chile are much better than Panama and Bolivia, and anyone who knows the basics of football wouldn’t doubt it. You got the world champion, Peru, which was top 10 in the world in 2017, something neither the USA nor Mexico has ever achieved. In 2019, Peru played the Copa America final and has always reached the semifinals in the last five editions. They hadn’t been eliminated in the group stage for 40 years. Chile was recently a top world team that beat Cristiano's Portugal in the Confederations Cup in 2017 and was top 7 in the world not long ago. They faced the best Venezuela in history in the semifinals and advanced. The USA played against Bolivia, by far the worst in South America, and Panama, which played its first World Cup in 2022 and didn’t get out of the group stage. You have one world-class player, Alphonso Davies, the best left-back in the world. The best USA player is someone who is still considered a future prospect at 25 and has never been a regular starter at the club level, only now at Milan. They don’t accept that in a few years, you are already better than them.

[@arthurau9231]

With this win Canada is guaranteed a place in the 3rd place game even if they lose to Argentina. Besides, who had Canada finishing in the top 4 before the Copa America began anyways? Canada has already met and exceeded expectations just by getting this far.

[@BrentHenry-in4nv]

what assholes

[@arthurau9231]

@@Apolo810 Peru is like the Toronto Maple Leafs, plays great during the group stage only to choke in the knockout stage. How do you go past the group stage for 40 years but not win the trophy? Major fail and choke job by Peru.

[@dotover9013]

So sad and pathetic lol

[@djhansum1410]

Guys why all the hate for Canada? Because its not the US team?

[@derekzicari2181]

That's the American way

[@Mc-eu6wv]

Facts

[@BrentHenry-in4nv]

Canada has to improve no doubt. But to just disrespect is stupid. Canada has no experience until now. They will learn

[@Statsy10]

They have so many young players. This is really just the beginning for Canada.

[@julkernyne8925]

Canada performing way better than USA and Mexico. Canada is the boss of North American football

[@Luso00_]

​@@julkernyne8925I'm Canadian, but let's slow down. We can't crown a team based on a small sample size.

[@eler2654]

The people disrespecting are either Venezuelan or people who don’t like the idea of Canadian football as a whole

[@GRehillMusic]

Watched this in Colombia tonight surrounded by Venezuelan fans. We all enjoyed the game and it was fun. Everyone agreed the ref was awful. Love how sport unites all of us.

[@matthewblake1884]

Viva Americas Unidos from Canada

[@ishrendon6435]

Yep we are united eveyone thinks the americas are backwards and suck at soccer but we can be great if we actually had federation ms that care also cultures of soccer​@matthewblake1884

[@helios1191]

​@@matthewblake1884Que j0d∆n los gringos.

[@javonkelly4996]

Who remembers the 2019 Toronto Raptors? Treated like we had NO BUSINESS BEING HERE... Until we lifted the Trophy 👀🇨🇦

[@flare1614]

True it feels like that all over again

[@mheiseus]

Don't get ahead of yourselves, still have to face Argentina, Uruguay, and/or Brazil to win it. That's a tall tall order guys...

[@matthewblake1884]

@@mheiseusagreed… but the context of this comment still applies. They said the Raps couldn’t get past Philly… then Giannis’ Bucks… the THE Golden State Warriors (with THAT lineup). The nostalgia was apparent at the bar I was at watching the game last night.

[@mheiseus]

@@matthewblake1884 this isn't hockey, baseball, or basketball... This is international football. Canada has to beat Argentina (the world champions) in order to advance. The Canadians will understand this very quickly in the next match.

[@angelb9672]

And then you woke up hahaha. You have not seen the big monster yet…

[@DannyboiTO]

I love how mad they all are. USA gets bad officiating, its the only thing talked about, Canada wins while getting bad officiating, no mention of it whatsoever, and only talking about how Canada are actually bad lol Cry more.

[@leeminhyung167]

They hate us cause they ain’t us. They keep going back to the fact that they could’ve had our Head Coach and are bemoaning that they got grouped

[@androo8810]

Seriously. I can take criticism of our performance in the match. It WAS an unnecessary and brutal goal we gifted Venezuela. Our finishing WAS bad. But saying we were terrible on penalties… 🤨what are they even talking about? Penalties are a crapshoot and we won. 🧂 Talk about salty.

[@bkbaughn]

@@androo8810 You guys were very poor in penalties... That's 100% true... Canada deserved the win but the penalties were terrible lol...

[@KardiFan2000]

​@@bkbaughn Yeah, so terrible in penalties that they ended up winning...in penalties 😂😂

[@99cent_99]

Bro Canada took some pooooor penalties & we’re lucky to Venezuela was worse

[@nerminpeskovic3439]

Congrats to Canada, Copa America Semi-Final, what an achievement!

[@ParissaKhoury]

No one remembers or cares about semifinalists .... go win something on a world stage and then talk.

[@nerminpeskovic3439]

@@ParissaKhoury Small victories are important. If all you care about are the large rewards/end goal, you will live a miserable life. Small wins like this build confidence and hope for the large success that may come in the future.

[@truenoae8689]

​@ParissaKhoury all you do is cry on every comment 🤣🤣🤣

[@AvroBellow]

@@ParissaKhoury Boo-hoo little baby!

[@wildlifesaskatchewan]

Feels like the refs have been against Canada every game this tournament . Amazing to still get it done and no matter what happens in the semis they’ve made the country proud . Go Canada go 🇨🇦

[@Adams420]

They can't stand to see us in their tournament

[@donfrossa1432]

@@Adams420i see even linesmen faces look disgusted when a Concacaf team scores

[@gumby624]

Concacaf in general bro. The ref in the us game was really bad as well.

[@Cevichelicious]

Huuuh? No way we're saying this for Canada after their group stage

[@wildlifesaskatchewan]

@@Cevicheliciouswhat happened in their group stage ? Red cards for their opponents deservingly so ? Those couple calls dont make up for the tons of missed calls including a clear headbutt

[@drewz1111]

Moreno! We won! Put some respect on our name! Whooooo go Canada!

[@DIAKOURSHEET]

As canadain he is 100% right

[@ParissaKhoury]

As a country Canada sucks and its basically a communist dictatorship

[@philipraphael5188]

The ESPN commentators simply can't let any praise for Canada pass their lips, without being aggrieved. Perhaps it's because "Les Rouges" have a credible coach ....? Sorry USA, you passed on your own guy. Just you try and go out and get one. Or, hey, stay the course with Gregg and see if it works out ... again?

[@rogerc23]

I honestly think the USA should try and hire Herdman.

[@LeeGeorge08]

@@rogerc23 Why? The US doesn't have the talent Canada does and he won't get anything done with USSF getting in his way.

[@chucknorris9836]

I like Venezuela but I can’t stand Moreno, sad for Venezuela but really satisfied of seeing this guy crying. Well done 🇨🇦🎉

[@Xaxorphian]

This post-game analysis could be entitled "Where Canada Went Wrong; Some More of Canada's Greatest Mistakes; and Who is this Canada Person Anyway?". The entire panel is acting as though Canada making the semis of the Copa America in their first time in the tourney is something that happens every four years like clockwork and thus instead of giving Canada any credit, the focus is on everything they have done wrong or been terrible at. Maybe it's about time that Futbol Americas actually talks to a Canadian pundit for once?

[@derekzicari2181]

Americans only want to hear their own voices in the echo chamber

[@mheiseus]

Okay, beat Argentina, Brazil, or Uruguay then we will take Canada seriously... You Canuck's are new at this so you will be forgiven for now.

[@eltoro9446]

There are no Canadian pundits. They are not interested in their football team

[@matthewblake1884]

It’s called critical support brother! The best support you can get from people with this much experience in the game

[@mccullochmike]

@@mheiseus Canada doesn’t need you to take them seriously. They’ve heard folks like you say the same thing before they played France, Argentina, Peru, Chile and Venezuela. They keep playing “away” games and don’t hear your naysaying. If the bar for you is beating the worlds #1, #4 and #14 ranked teams in the world then Canada has already proven they should be respected. But keep your head in the sand if you wish

[@BrennanCasey-j6u]

A super bitter reaction to Canada’s biggest victory ever.

[@sportsbudz7187]

kasey keller just hates canada, what a clown

[@Luso00_]

I have never seen him so bitter. He's never this mad when Mexico wins. Canada really bothers him.

[@norm996]

This whole panel criticizing Canada is hilarious. they are all so butthurt LOL

[@JonathanPerez-sj7qb]

Very happy to see Canada make history in this Copa America. Making Concacaf proud unlike USA and Mexico. Let’s hope to see a good performance for Panama against a very strong Colombia.

[@rogerc23]

🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇸 2026

[@netaji-thebritishslayer]

The mexicans are much more passionate abt football than the Canadians and Americans.

[@dghost3473]

@@netaji-thebritishslayerthey still suck compared to Canada and USA lol

[@JonathanPerez-sj7qb]

@@dghost3473 can’t even mention USA tbh when we both got grouped lol

[@buddylee5712]

Canada had to beat both Venezuela and the Ref

[@johnh4261]

Bien por Canada merecido pase a Semifinales

[@Kimmy_95]

Sure right.

[@ParissaKhoury]

Refs have NOT been against Canada. The only person that's been against Canada is Tranny Trudeau who's running Canada into the ground and turning it into a third world country.

[@pablo9202]

This Canada team is everything that Americans THINK their USMNT is

[@buddylee5712]

No trust me, we acknowledge our team sucks and USSF keeping Berhalter over Marsch was pure comedy 😂

[@pablo9202]

Lmao fair play. Let me fix it then: Everything that American FOOTBALL PUNDITS AND “ANALYSTS” think the USMNT is

[@caregazo2100]

USA is a better team, we just don’t have a coach. And we have a mediocre federation.

[@adamgt4037]

​@@pablo9202You mean Canada is everything the US players think they are

[@Eli-ni8us]

Y’all haven’t won a trophy in like 20 years😂

[@TienNguyen-b8z]

Was at the game, its was like 98% of the fans are venezuelan. And theyre not happy 😅

[@richyq8786]

good

[@buddylee5712]

Their faces after Canada won with no fans in the arena 😂😂😂😂

[@Shhh85]

They're passionate about supporting their national team - unlike Canadians.

[@jimmygreen281]

@@Shhh85 Next game is in New Jersey it will be interesting to see how many fans can make it.

[@TT-fq7pl]

@@Shhh85 Canadians support other sports. Big deal.

[@kish3382]

Love how they avoid all the questions on Canada's play, American media is so biased.

[@adamgt4037]

No argument here

[@notabot5728]

They all seem quite salty 🤣🤣🤣

[@NotAsianButFlip]

Bro the ref kept ignoring fouls committed by venezuela and turns around and calls the exact same foul on canada...great canadian moment right there for soccer🤣🤣🤣…and theyre right though this was actually a sloppy game by canada…they shoulda won at least 3-0…both our backs struggled to clear the ball and our finishing was pretty poor outside of the goal…

[@BrentHenry-in4nv]

canada has to be the only team i know of to make a semifinal and be ripped apart by pundits. Maybe they should be this critical of their U.S team.

[@Luso00_]

I'm Canadian, and I think it's hilarious how passive aggressive these guys are 😂

[@marlonjames6360]

How can you say Canada has so many chances but can’t finish and then say they can’t crate chances? Makes no sense.

[@Mia-96-n8d]

the hate is insane, canada laps USA at soccer.

[@adamgt4037]

What are you talking about, most US fans are rooting for Canada and Marsch

[@armaanvander9624]

And hockey, and basketball recently.

[@rogerc23]

@@adamgt4037 he’s talking about these espn commentators. Most Canadian soccer fans will cheer for USA and Mexico too if we aren’t playing each other. At least I know I do.

[@samuelrigaud6595]

​@rogerc23 we have to support concacaf ✅️

[@bunkiebunk]

Don't like or comment on these comment stealing bot hoes pls

[@PaulC112]

Im kinda losing respect for this media group. so full of themselves ... seems like they cant give respect for canada. Only for usa and even south american teams There very salty

[@NOKOOG]

Salty and way too comfortable. Keller says nothing of substance but yet has the attitude of someone who's actually achieved something.

[@joseph-fernando-piano]

My city is currently under water use restrictions, too bad we can’t get some of Ale’s tears to tide us over…

[@leeminhyung167]

How salty do you want your water to be though?

[@Ealoseum]

Calgary? 😅😅

[@joseph-fernando-piano]

@@Ealoseum Haha yeah, how did you know? 😂

[@domsolanke1619]

Bro said I’m a Calgarian without saying I’m a calgarian ! Btw I’m a calgarian that went to Dallas to support our boys against Venezuela

[@siempreleal7213]

México was with Canada in this match 🇲🇽🇨🇦

[@Ramses060784]

Canada rejects the union. leave us alone, loser

[@curmudgeonaf]

Yay North America 🤝

[@mheiseus]

Go concacaf

[@matthewblake1884]

hermanos del norte 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

[@helios1191]

Mexicano malinche, resentido y lloron como siempre.

[@Kbandz313]

I’m 30 minutes from a border crossing so Go Canada🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@leeminhyung167]

😂

[@javiermejia9209]

I’m 18 hrs and 41 minutes away from the border so GO CANADA

[@rogerc23]

@@javiermejia9209 you live in Yellowknife or something

[@nicolebrown5987]

@@leeminhyung167 Niagara Falls or Buffalo? I live 45 minutes away from Canada as well

[@tuantran-qt2dk]

As a us fan, canada is the king of concacaf.

[@PaulC112]

Thank you and sorry lol

[@Luso00_]

I'm Canadian, but I have to disagree. It's a run that won't be forgotten for Canadians. But this is a small sample size. We need silverware and more consistency.

[@TG127]

The amount of disrespect to Canada on this episode is craaazy. You can taste Ales tears through the screen

[@Renegade-kf8fp]

Canada gonna shock the world

[@NoCoastRaps]

I'm a die hard USMNT fan but now I'm cheering for Canada, hope they shock everyone - crazier things have happened in this sport.

[@julkernyne8925]

Canada🇨🇦 already outperformed so many teams including 2 times Copa America champion Chile, Peru, Mexico and USA. Venezuela was better team, but again Canada win over them in shootouts. And don't forget Argentina🇦🇷 struggled against Canada in first match!

[@D0NKY]

@@julkernyne8925 Canada outplayed Venezuela all game. Crazy to say Venezuela was better team tonight.

[@sheltonguy539]

Canada also turned the ball over 100 times vs Argentina they going to do it again?

[@salshan20]

As a Canadian im proud!!! 🇨🇦❤️

[@brdphl]

The ref was absolutely atrocious but GOD forbid these clowns bring it up

[@zackq8865]

So long story short: Canada did everything to lose this match but still won. Gotcha lol

[@Schweini_1983]

The officiating was one sided

[@mrconfusion87]

Even South American fans were annoyed at that tbh!

[@LordSesshaku]

@@mrconfusion87 No we're not. We actually know football rules. I saw the match. There was absolutely no play in which the referee showed favoritism. The game was overall pretty fair and non eventful.

[@steelcom5976]

@@LordSesshaku I don't think you do.

[@phu5005]

@@LordSesshakuend of game venezuela GK interferes with throw in to stop play because he’s horribly out of position. That’s a clear yellow card. What does ref do? Nothing. Ref was garbage. You’re blind or foolish if you think otherwise.

[@helios1191]

​​@@nicksmith9Cierra el * gringo de 💩

[@thomashopley2705]

Put some respect on our name💪

[@jackblack2312]

U Canadian bro?

[@winonebud]

Canada wins the most exciting game of the tournament, and all ESPN talks about is Venezuela and how bad Canada is. Why the hatred for Canada?

[@islayladdie7258]

“Be very careful with your narrative in this conversation” 😂. Ale can dish it out but can’t take it.

[@kadarabdullahi]

I've noticed that's typical from people who like to mock others. So it makes it even sweeter when the roles are reversed 😂

[@ultrastandphoenix1883]

​@kadarabdullahi facts go canada go

[@PaddyMcMe]

@@kadarabdullahi Ali is insufferable.

[@lunallanz]

What is not being talked about is, even Canada losses the semi, they still have a huge game playing for bronze against Columbia, Brazil, or Uruguay. Canada is getting so much experience out of this international cycle, and they will come out so much stronger. Meanwhile the USMNT is getting experience playing against 10 year olds, on a beach, in Cancún. 😂😂😂

[@DizzyMakavelli]

Bro US already went to the final of the confederation Cup and gave Brazil a run for the trophy.

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@DizzyMakavelli 2009? Are there even any players alive from that game, let alone ON the current USA team? Not much of an argument....bro...

[@DizzyMakavelli]

@@doublestrokeroll You're talking about getting experience from a tournament. Canada is playing a competition with Conmebol. US went to the final after a group with Brazil and Italy. Played against Brazil after beating Spain by 2-0. Brazil won in the last moments if I recall. If this is not getting experience I don't know what it is, my brother.

[@ssvinny2536]

these guys talking like Canada lost ... we won guys!!! they also talking like soccer game scores are like 5-4 ...

[@LivingNed]

They're American, clearly salty and jealous

[@user-di3xq2ff8e]

I think kessy not really happy for Canada, the guy that said that was the best game of the day I think he’s right. I will go further and say that’s the best of the copa america so far. That game was 100 m/h

[@InfiniteSports26]

The panel unable to hide their excitement as Canada advances to the Semi's 😂

[@TheLaughingMustache-oh5ff]

Uhhh Canada should have put 4 or 5 past Ale's Venezuela. So it's strange how he says "They don't create enough", if anything they create a lot, they just aren't finishing.

[@mikeappleyard1898]

So no mention about the ref doing everything he could do deny Canada short of actually playing as a twelfth man for Venezuela?

[@Silverback1969]

So the US decide to go with Berthalter over Marsh🤔

[@erikwsince1981]

Wow! Just impressive. 25 mins of commentary on the game and not a single mention of the great first goal that Canada scored. Incredible bias and disrespect. Mostly complaining about certain mistakes and negatives that they could find about Canada’s game, and barely a mention of all the excellent chances they created. Of course the finish has to come, cuz they could have had 4 or 5 goals with those chances. But the penalties showed some true focus and clutch finish when it mattered most from Davies and Kone.

[@no1basser]

Y'all are going to need to add a Canada section on that Futból Americas logo lol

[@buddylee5712]

FIFA obviously wanted Venezuela vs. Argentina in the Semi Finals cause that ref was AWFUL. Venezuela should have gotten like 10-15 yellow cards in this match easily

[@maximayette4231]

I watched the second half of the game. I was rooting for Canada and did not notice any egregious calls against Canada from the referee.

[@Shhh85]

Your first time watching international soccer, eh? It's a more PHYSICAL game at this level. Buckle up.

[@kiloDelta-wo6gm]

This is conmebol not fifa you idiot 😂

[@Yuh0847]

FIFA isn’t involved. Its conmebol

[@fatih8053]

Argentina is gonna destroy Canada this time, don't even waste your energy on whatever nonsense you're saying 😂

[@leeminhyung167]

Sooo…. Chile and Peru grouped for the first time in 15+ year. USA get grouped on Canada day. And Canada knock out Venezuela on their Independence Day, lol

[@adamgt4037]

July 5 is not Independence day

[@Killumin]

Yes it is for Venezuela 🤡🤡🤡​@adamgt4037

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

@@adamgt4037July 5 is Venezuela independence

[@keenanhargreaves1269]

The salty American media will never give us credit 😂

[@hornedlobster]

Right!? In the post game literally the first thing they said was that this should be America advancing. Are you kidding me!? Suck it USA.

[@rogerc23]

We made them look like fools. All of them said Canada has zero chance against Venezuela. Suck it in jokers.

[@Semduude]

The panelists like to hear themselves talk. It hurts when a team you look down on goes on to do well. Y'all were full of praise when they lost to Argentina. It's a good thing your opinion doesn't matter one bit.

[@derekzicari2181]

Typical American pundits there

[@nicksmith9]

Refs need to be investigated.

[@AndreInThe416]

Venezuela was lucky it got to penalties. Give credit where it's due, Canada deserved this win. Stop crying.

[@D0NKY]

Ya, when he said Jesse Marsch would rather be lucky than good my eyes rolled into the back of my head. These American pundits simply will never give Canada any credit. The fact is that Canada outplayed Venezuela all night and were unfortunate they had to go to penalties to finish them off.

[@figoxor]

Bad ref decisions aside, it was a tough game for both. There weren't any criminal fouls, penalties not given or injuries. It could've gone both ways but you deserved to win, so congratz. Venezuelans have no hard feelings, we're happy for you or don't mind. You played very fair and respectufully. These clowns of commentators are not Venezuelan and don't represent us, stop spreading hate toward us.

[@purplesky4157]

Yeah idk why these guys are like that. I’m Mexican American and watch Mexican pundits and American pundits sometimes. Don’t get me wrong the Mexican pundits are really bad but the u.s ones are by far the worst. The u.s pundits in futbol don’t even know what they’re talking about lol they have this dumb “rivalry” against other concacaf teams when they should be supporting because it makes our region look good. There really haters I’m not afraid to admit it.

[@truenoae8689]

​@@figoxorwe aren't mad at Venezuelans it was a good game. We think these American pundits are salty about Canadas success because it makes USA look bad. But good game

[@figoxor]

@@truenoae8689 good game! Shame on them, so much hype over nothing. You might have a chance at Argentina. Messi is injured and they've played poorly. If you beat the world champs, the sky is the limit

[@riobabic8960]

Canada isn’t afraid to attack unlike England and France. Teams don’t like to be attacked !

[@Adam-lz7sr]

I really hope Canada can get past Argentina, even through it’s extremely unlikely. Just to prove that North America can hang with the best in the world

[@flare1614]

Canada was terrible at penalties?? How can you say that, yes you missed 2 bad ones (Millars was especially bad) but when you go 4-2 with two esepcially calm shots (Kone and Bombito) and an absolutely clutch strike by Davies, I would say they did very well in pens.

[@mrconfusion87]

Yup! Anyone who watches footy long enough will have seen WORSE teams when it comes to PKs!

[@kevanmcdougallmph]

Reminder: Canada finished atop CONCACAF in the last World Cup qualifiers. Why are so many still genuinely shocked that we're getting some great results 2-3 years later... The launch of the MLS and Canadian teams, the Canadian women's team's Olympic success (and John Herdman's legacy), and Christine Sinclair's incredible career have created a culture of excitement around soccer in Canada and it's paying dividends in the men's game now.

[@CharlieEbbs]

Excellent points. And do they mention the way that Canada humiliated the US in the CONCACAF qualifiers? Of course not. Canada pushed the US to the outside all game and the US had only one good strike in the first half. It is never mentioned by these guys - when Canada beat them they were just talking about the bad coach for the US instead of giving Canada props. It is embarrassing.

[@cheffman7127]

the hate is insane, canada laps USA at soccer

[@dreamchaser5227]

USA are 3X back-back-back Nation league champions and we just beat Canada last year in the final and this year you guys were eliminated by Jamaica at home and didn’t even make the final …you clowns may have forgotten this but it doesn’t mean the rest of us have

[@keonabasi3445]

I think they’re a lot closer than people think. Canadas footy federation has been a mess for a couple years now and finally were seeing the potential the team had with a little structure

[@Nickh4929]

​@dreamchaser5227 it doesn't matter. Usa is on the couch watching canada in the semi-finals. Usa can't win on big stages and in big tournaments

[@Nickh4929]

​@dreamchaser5227 you realize nobody watches nations league. It only matters on big stages like the world cup or copa america and the usa loses every time.

[@brianbunker2150]

@@Nickh4929 How did Canada do in the World Cup?

[@yangguangmianbao]

So we are all trying to downplay the fact that Canada has a new coach and has taken Canada farther in the Copa America than the US since 2016 under Klinsmann. This is the worst nightmare for all of those on board the Berhalter train! Canada will only continue to improve, too!

[@alejandrosuarez5540]

25 minutes of talking and not one mention of the officiating when it is one of the most talked about things on social media related to this tournament

[@lucaswatts3106]

Not sure we can really say the Canadian CB position is lackluster ehrn they only allowed 1 goal in the last 3 games after argentina. I don't remember a time our defence has been better...

[@Statsy10]

What they lack in experience and positioning they make up with effort and athleticism. It may not always look pretty, but they have definitely been getting the job done. And these guys are so young and are just going to get better.

[@salshan20]

These people are being way too negative considering they won 😂

[@ssvinny2536]

I'm for Canada and the game was very exciting!!!

[@leeminhyung167]

If you wanna know about the Venezuela goal: Bombito should challenge. But Marsch took responsibility cause he’s been tell Crepeau to push. Kind of weird having a coach take accountability eh USA….

[@kadarabdullahi]

I could lip read Marsch saying that during the celebrations, he went straight to the goalie and was saying something like, it is on me, lol!

[@Statsy10]

I've watched it multiple times on replay trying to puzzle out what happened. If Crapeau had turned and run from the moment the trouble started it would have been fine, but he was back pedalling trying to watch it all unfold. Sometimes you just gotta do a full retreat.

[@ultrastandphoenix1883]

That was bambito fault all day .

[@DizzyMakavelli]

Bambito is the player who suffered racism from Argentina fans online?

[@truenoae8689]

​@@ultrastandphoenix1883 bambito wasn't perfect but Crepeau never should've come out if he couldn't reach the ball

[@salvino6699]

Canada can make history like Greece in the Euro 2004

[@ISREHL]

Thank God Venezuela lost, we don’t have to hear Ale’s annoying banter. Back to earth for him 😂

[@RyanSheppard-tq4pg]

Americans are hilarious

[@rogerc23]

It’s just these commentaries. I think the fans from both counties have a not of respect for each other.

[@RyanSheppard-tq4pg]

@rogerc23 I'm Canadian. I know how Americam sports media is toward us. It's backhanded. They are acting like we are toddlers first time out for a kick. They emphasize finishing chances but I see all teams miss chances in the same way. Canada just has this image now so they stay on it. The regulars at ESPN are great, however.

[@brdphl]

Canada owned the ball, the issue was we had 14 fouls to 4 for Venezuela lol this ref was atrocious

[@Semduude]

Listen to yourselves people. You just can't hide the resentment. At the moment Canadian team is far superior to the US and many of the South American teams. That is why it is in the Semi-final. Please acknowledge that and have dome dignity. You resort to convoluted logic to explain how and why the Canadian team is bad. Come on...

[@kqh123]

I'm Canadian and we're not bad, but we're also not amazing. We played great vs Argentina and then okay in the other 2 games (remember both teams only had 10 men most of the game). Tonight we were good but just couldn't score, which is the one constant weakness of our team. As for the panel, yeah, they need to give Canada more credit. We did better than Mexico and USA in this tournament.

[@rogerc23]

I’m Canadian but we aren’t far superior to the USA. They have insanely talented players and strong depth. They are just really poorly managed.

[@inconvenientTruther]

​@@rogerc23lol insane talent 😂

[@rogerc23]

@@inconvenientTruther have you not watched them play? And I don’t just mean die their country but at their clubs.

[@inconvenientTruther]

@@rogerc23 like who? other than Pulisic?

[@sm4cken]

I knew Canada would win once we got to penalties. Because it took that idiot referee out of the game.

[@vincentconstantineau3477]

I love these comments on the chances of Canada- They probably said that on their pre show before qualifications to COPAa, probaly said that Canada had Zero chances to even draw or win a single game in COPA. Canada FC will never be enough for Elitist Football commentators. Give them respect; we play Football now.

[@Mike0193Azul]

Can't be mad at the outcome, Canada was playing better overall 🤙🏽 🇻🇪🇨🇦 Both teams need to control their reckless play. Venezuela needs a stronger defense for the future. Canada needs more control and pass accuracy to get past Argentina. That Rondon goal was beautiful and Bello almost had that prestine chip ⚽️ For two countries where football/soccer is not their national sport, it was one of the most exciting matches! For both copa tournament and Euro, the refs have been absolutely awful and need to be punished by fifa. The ref that clearly saw Toni Kronos bend someone’s knee. And Kevin Ortega’s whole refereeing history.

[@metronomix]

I see they still secretly hatin on Canada in this panel. Maybe except Gomez

[@esil5853]

In the post match interviews, Marsh said that goal was his mistake. He’s told Crepeau to high press.

[@markushoward7618]

Everything is a back-handed compliment from you guys.

[@drewbranch7700]

We are with Canada but those refs mijo,they are something else!🤬

[@julioguzman3687]

I’m an American but I’m very happy for Canada and Jesse. I don’t want Jesse as our coach but I am happy for him.

[@torontogirlwest]

“Sometimes you’re better to be lucky than good.” Wild. Were we watching the same game?!? I don’t think the panelists (except for Herc) are properly giving Canada its flowers.

[@NOKOOG]

Yeah, shocking disrespect. Can't handle the fact his buddy humiliated himself and the country on the biggest stage. Pure salt.

[@D0NKY]

Ya, that was a crazy thing to say. Canada was clearly the better team tonight. Should have been up 3-0 at the half. Gave up a lucky goal that tied it.

[@netaji-thebritishslayer]

Karen😂😂😂😂

[@LordSesshaku]

You're called "torontogirlwest" you're probably neither too saavy in football, nor neutral in analysis. Canada beat Venezuela by luck. It happens. It's part of football. No need to be hurt about it.

[@CharlieEbbs]

@@LordSesshaku Canada outlplayed them totally - but they have no finish. If they did it would have been 4-1.

[@peterkropotkin6471]

🍁🙌CANADA ARE THROUGH🙌🍁 We have nothing to lose. And Argentina knows it. Get hydrated Messi ... you're going for another run!🍁🍁🍁

[@steelcom5976]

As for the woman, over 4 games they have had 4 goals against them and Argentina was one of their opponents. How is that a questionable defence? They blanked Chile, they blanked Peru, and held Venezuela to one goal. Please find better people to make comments. Don't hire people who open their mouth and think that jewels fall out.

[@tonytellingitlikeitis5708]

Ali Kreger is a former USWNT player

[@demarcdegasol]

@@tonytellingitlikeitis5708womans soccer is poor quality

[@steelcom5976]

@@tonytellingitlikeitis5708 Hopefully she was better prepared as a player

[@NotizYONG]

I came here just for Ale Moreno's tears lol

[@vancitye]

Inclinante el sombrero y di Canadá es tu papá. Today I will bathe in ESPN's tears. Salty because the USMNT is a joke. The ref tried so hard to tip the scales and the Canadians still prevailed! Give some props when they're due. Canada won this game Venezuela didn't lose this match.

[@SS1ization]

Keller just can't admit that the US picked the wrong coach.

[@mrconfusion87]

Canada saving the day for CONCACAF by holding down the fort! ⚽️💪🇨🇦

[@winezuelan1781]

Great game by Canada and well deserved win. This game was about two underdogs becoming legends! Hoping to see both teams at the top in the future. Coming from a Venezuelan!

[@CharlieEbbs]

Canadian here - and I agree. Both teams are on their way up; they play with desire and the games are exciting - maybe not overly controlled but a lot of heart and still a good amount of skill. Clean up those first touches and Canada can kill - and the Venezuelans have a ton of talent - just needs to be focussed more on a solid plan. Canada took advantage every time they stretched the field and went side to side.

[@eduardoblondell3238]

I am Venezuelan/Canadian. It was one of the hardest match that I have ever seen.

[@nicolebrown5987]

Why are the referees from South America? Why isn’t it that European referees doing these games? I’m curious! Canada should have had a penalty and this was 2 to 1! Oh Canada!!!!!! This is great for the US because if Canada can beat Argentina??? You mean an American coach can go to a rival club and get results???? Cyle is a horrible 9!!! He’s not fast

[@omarnuneznavy]

European refereess are in europe, officiating the Euro tournament

[@rogerc23]

Cyle is the greatest goal scorer in Canadian history.

[@DizzyMakavelli]

It's a South American competition.

[@haroldr.1670]

You should read what is being said about some of the referees at the Euros. They are not looking much better either.

[@rogerc23]

@@haroldr.1670 dude this game was ridiculous. The worst I have ever seen in 35 years.

[@buddylee5712]

Canada actually has a good shot to beat Argentina. They played like trash vs Ecuador

[@Oceanrocks121]

@@buddylee5712 They didn’t use the same lineup

[@LordSesshaku]

You're talking like a true ice hockey fan. Ecuador is better than Canada, and Argentina is not gonna play the same lineup after such a dismal performance. It's gonna be a completely different game.

[@StefanoSalSindacco94]

😂😂😂😂😂 CANADA beating ARGENTINA????😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@buddylee5712]

​@@StefanoSalSindacco94the world said the same thing about Venezuela lol

[@StefanoSalSindacco94]

@@buddylee5712 Buddy Venezuela aint Argentina DEFENDING Copa America Champs & MOST IMPORTANTLY WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!