Photos: Peru and Canada battle in blazing hot Copa America match at Children’s Mercy Park
emily curiel
·1 min read
Sometimes the hottest ticket in town is too hot.
That was the case Tuesday when Canada and Peru met for a Copa America match at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
The game kicked off at 5 p.m. when the heat index hovered around 100 degrees. Fans normally pack the Cauldron section of the stadium but the area was nearly abandon as the crowd moved to shaded stands to avoid the blazing sun.
While the temperatures soared, the match score stayed low. Canada came away with the 1-0 victory with a goal late in the first half.
Here are photos from the match.
Peru fans sing along to the national anthem of Peru before the start of a Group A Copa America 2024 match against Canada at Children’s Mercy Park on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Canada players celebrate after forward Jonathan David (10) scores a goal in the second half of a Copa America match against Peru.
Canada fans hold up scarves and flags while singing along to Canada’s national anthem before the start of a Copa America match against Peru.
Peru fans hold up signs before a a Group A Copa America match between Canada and Peru at Children’s Mercy Park.
Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau (16) blocks a shot by Peru forward Gianluca Lapadula (14) during a Group A Copa America 2024 match Tuesday at Children’s Mercy Park.
Canada forward Jacob Shaffelburg (14) attempts to steal the ball from Peru goalkeeper Carlos Cáceda (12) in the second half of a Copa America match at Children’s Mercy Park.
A Peru fan cheers before the start of a Group A Copa America match between Canada and Peru at Children’s Mercy Park.
Canada fans cheer after getting a 1-0 victory over Peru in a Copa America match Tuesday at Children’s Mercy Park.
Peru defender Marcos López (6) is fouled by Canada defender Alistair Johnston (2) during a Group A Copa America 2024.
Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese (1) secures the ball in the second half of a Copa America match against Canada.
Peru defender Carlos Zambrano (5) sprays water on his face during a water break in the first half of a Copa America match against Canada on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau (16) attempts to help a referee who collapsed in the first half during a Copa America match between Canada and Peru at Children’s Mercy Park on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Peru fans are seen in the stands during a Copa America match between Canada and Peru Tuesday at Children’s Mercy Park.
Peru defender Miguel Araujo (15) receives a red card in the second half of a Copa America match against Canada Tuesday at Children’s Mercy Park.
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