Canada beats Venezuela on penalties to reach Copa America last four

ARLINGTON, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Ismael Kone converted the decisive spot kick as Canada booked a place in the Copa America semifinals on Friday with a dramatic victory over Venezuela on penalties.

Jacob Shaffelburg gave Canada the lead in the quarterfinal with a superbly worked team goal before Salomon Rondon put in a bid for goal of the tournament with a 40-yard lob just after the hour.

With no extra time,