(VIDEO) Copa América Highlights 2024: Peru vs Canada
Canada earned their first three points in the Copa America after defeating Peru 1-0 in an exciting match. Jonathan David scored a historic goal, and a referee suffered from the harsh weather conditions.
The first half of the match between Peru and Canada was marked by equality, as both teams shone more due to their intensity on the field than their clarity in front of the goal. Another notable event at the end of the first half was the assistant referee Humberto Panjoj fainting, due to the high temperatures experienced on the pitch around the 48th minute.
In the second half, Canada grew stronger against Peru's constant attacks, and it wasn't until the 74th minute that Jonathan David scored Canada's first goal in Copa America history, an impressive record that was the cherry on top to secure the team's first three points.