Larin on target as Canada defeats depleted Haiti at Gold Cup
Cyle Larin scored twice as Canada defeated a depleted but determined Haiti side 4-1 Thursday at the Gold Cup.
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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.
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.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Cyle Larin scored twice as Canada defeated a depleted but determined Haiti side 4-1 Thursday at the Gold Cup.
The Besiktas striker gave Canada some breathing room and a 3-1 lead from the penalty spot in the 74nd minute after video review confirmed Richie Laryea had been taken down. It was Larin’s 18th goal for Canada, his fifth in his last four games. He now has 10 goals in eight matches for Canada this year.
The victory all but guaranteed the Canadian men a berth in the quarterfinals. The U.S. played Martinique in the late match Thursday with an American win ensuring both North American teams advance to the knockout round ahead of their match Sunday to decide the winner of Group B.
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Tajon Buchanan and Team Canada returned to Gold Cup group stage action after picking up a decisive 4-1 win over Martinique on Sunday
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Tajon Buchanan and Team Canada returned to Gold Cup group stage action after picking up a decisive 4-1 win over Martinique on Sunday as they took on François Dulysse and Haiti on Thursday evening.
Buchanan looked to continue his offensive output seen in Canada’s 4-1 win over Martinique. Buchanan would earn an assist on Jonathan Osorio’s 20th-minute goal.
Canada handles Haiti in Gold Cup group play
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16 Jul 2021, 12:40 GMT+10
Cyle Larin scored twice in the second half as Canada knocked off shorthanded Haiti 4-1 in a Group B match at the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Thursday night in Kansas City, Kan.
Stephen Eustaquio and Junior Hoilett also tallied for Canada, which will face the United States on Sunday in Kansas City in the group finale. The U.S. and Martinique faced off in a late match Thursday. Canada is 2-0 in group play, having beaten Martinique 4-1 on Sunday.
Stephane Lambese scored for Haiti, which was down seven players due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Lambese s goal was Haiti s first of the tournament.