KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Canada conceded an early goal but quickly restored order with three first-half goals in 10 minutes to open its Gold Cup campaign with a comfortable 4-1 win over Martinique on Sunday.
Tajon Buchanan and Junior Hoilett played provider as Cyle Larin, Jonathan Osorio and Stephen Eustaquio scored to give 70th-ranked Canada a 3-1 lead at the half. Substitute Theo Corbeanu added an 89th-minute goal, his second in four Canadian appearances, with a tap-in off a Lucas Cavallini setup.
Emmanuel Riviere replied for a physical Martinique side before a limited number of spectators at Children’s Mercy Park.
Canada dominated possession and was on the front foot much of the game, with Martinique largely restricted to counter-attacks. But the underdogs looked dangerous at times and scored first.