Canada left the CONCACAF National League in third place and smiled after defeating the United States 2-1 on Sunday.
Before the game began, Canadian coach Jesse Marsch downplayed the context of political tensions between two North American rivals. But he showed his players the tapes of pre-game Canada-US four countries fighting hockey games.
There is no doubt that Canadians will taste the victory of defeating their southern neighbors.
“Of course, it’s just a third-place game, but I think it means a lot of people. To me, it means a lot to me,” said Canadian defender Alistair Johnston. “And I’m very proud of the team. I’m proud of everyone who goes out and stands up.”
Mexico faces Panama in the final at Sofi Stadium later Sunday.
Tani Oluwaseyi and Jonathan David scored in Canada, watched Canada from a box at Sofi Stadium after receiving a red card in the 54th minute and were given a side job for lack of a fine call.
Watch | David’s second half goal helped Canada secure third place:
Canada beat us 2-1 to finish third in the CONCACAF National League after Jonathan David’s goal to become the champion of Los Angeles.
David scored five minutes after being popped up.
“Jessie sticks to his team. Ultimately, it incites the boys,” said assistant coach Mauro Biello. “They see the trust and what it means to him, and we can come back and get a second goal.”
David’s exquisite strike was found by Ali Ahmed in the free throw box. Lill’s forward spins like a Bullfighter to get rid of the defender and curl bypasses diving Matt Turner for Canada’s 32nd goal.
The replay seems to indicate that David lost his footing when he tried to quickly escape defender Max Arfsten. David was still under pressure from Tyler Adams, a few minutes before being in the American box, Garcia waved to the game.
The red card means Masch will miss the first game of the CONCACAF Golden Cup this summer.
Canada was the more dangerous team of the day, and in the last few minutes the desperate Americans urged to tie the score. Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (Dayne St.
“I think we showed great character today even in tough times,” David said. “We were together and finally won.”
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Patrick Agyemang scored for the United States, who last time he encountered a 2-1 loss to Canada in a September friendly match in Kansas City, was the first victory for the Canadians to beat the Americans on American soil since July 1957 (St. Louis held a 3-2 World Cup qualifier).
Canada won the United States for the first time in the World Cup Qualification/CONCACAF Championship in November 1980, and Canada defeated the United States for the first time in a friendly match in Vancouver in April 1985.
Canada ranks fifth (2019-20), second (2022-23) and fifth (2023-24) in three versions of the previous three national leagues.
Canada ranked 31st in the world, losing 2-0 to No. 19 Mexico in the semifinals on Thursday, while our 94th minute goal, which ranked 16th, beat Panama 1-0, ended their fourth straight title.
Canada beat the United States 8-5 (targeted 4-2 hits).
Overcome Davis’ early injuries
Canada lost Captain Alphonso Davies in the 12th minute after the Bayern Munich star’s two declines and needed medical care to solve the knee problem. He was replaced by Niko Sigur, who took over as captain – turned to the left.
Watch | Davies Leaving Knee Early Problem:
Canadian star Alphonso Davies left the third place in the CONCACAF National League and injured his right lower leg.
The game was almost no flow early, but Canada began to put Americans under pressure.
In the 27th minute after Ahmed sent the ball into the U.S. penalty box, Oluwaseyi opened the score in the 27th minute. David’s attempt hit a player, paying homage to Oluwaseyi, who knocked him down from close range, scoring his first goal in 11 games in Canada. This target survived the VAR check.
Canadian man made progress against the United States to 12-17-13, with a score of 4-3-2 since 2019. Canada’s match against Americans on American soil was 3-14-11.
Marsch made three changes to the starting lineup of Mathieu Choiniere, Tajon Buchanan and Oluwaseyi, participating in Stephen Eustaquio, Jonathan Osorio and Cyle Larin.
US coach Mauricio Pochettino, who promised to change the changes that improve team chemistry, chose five new starters for Agimon, Luna, Max Afsten, Cameron Carter Vickers and Mark Mackenzie.
Canada’s record under Marsch rose to a 6-4-5 record, with one turning it into a penalty shootout for No. 11 Uruguay, while the other field beat No. 47 Venezuela in the Copa America.
This year’s National League is worth $2 million and won the second runner-up $1 million. The third place is worth $600,000 and $200,000 is in fourth place.
