Cyle Larin on target as Canada defeats COVID-depleted Haiti 4-1 at Gold Cup
Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio (7) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a penalty kick during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Haiti in Kansas City, Kan., Thursday, July 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
July 15, 2021 - 8:54 PM
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Canada coach John Herdman is happy to see the back of Haiti. But now the degree of difficulty increases for Canada at the Gold Cup.
The Canadian men dispatched a COVID-depleted but determined Haiti side 4-1 Thursday, all but securing a berth in the CONCACAF championship quarterfinals. The U.S. defeated Martinique 6-1 later Thursday, ensuring both North American teams advance to the knockout round ahead of their match Sunday to decide who finishes atop Group B.