The match between Uruguay and Canada was very interesting because both teams were very serious about the game, and both teams wanted to finish in the third, The match ends a draw and Uruguay won the match in a penalty shootout, even before the match I predicted that Uruguay will win the match and that is what happened, although it was very tough for Uruguay because Canada is very serious in the match and they scored a leading goal in 80 minutes which make me feel like Uruguay is going to lose the match and after 90+3 minutes Suarez turn up and score to equalize for Uruguay and Uruguay win at the penalty shootout.
I wasn’t actually expecting that kind of performance from both teams because some times, players see a third place play off as unimportant game. It was a different approach yesterday from Canada and Uruguay as both teams played with high level of seriousness. Although, I did not expect the game to end up in penalty shootout having placed my bet on Uruguay to win in a regular time of play.
I have observed how most games played in this tournament ended in shootout and I come to a conclusion that no team is small or can be underrated in football. Canada displayed impressive performance from the beginning of this tournament which I actually least expect from them. Congratulations by the way to Uruguay for winning the third place in this year Copa, I believe they can go farther next year.
It is often said that 3rd place is usually more glorious than the second place, because there is always joy in the faces of those that win the 3rd place, while those that finished second always end the tournament with tears and regrets. That's why Canada and Uruguay gave their all in that particular match. Yes it's third place but they are going to win bronze medal. They wanted to finish the competition on a high note and give something to their fans. Sometimes when it comes to international football, each country wants to defend their flag and maintain bragging rights. The players will also want to entertain the fans who have sacrificed everything to come and cheer up the national team. That was why the game was so spectacular. Canada of late are proving to be a strong team, they want to change the narratives of how people have been viewing them when it comes to football. If they continue to develop the way they are going, they will lift the Copa America in the nearest future.