HOUSTON A gutted Canada exited the Gold Cup on Thursday, sent home by a heartbreaking 99th-minute goal in a 2-1 loss to Mexico in the CONCACAF tournament semifinal.
But the young Canadian side sent a powerful message in defeat, demonstrating it is a team to be reckoned with in the region that covers North and Central America and the Caribbean.
“I’m proud of the lads but broken inside to be honest .. It’s tough to take, in the last minute,” said Canada coach John Herdman. “We’re feeling it.”
Hector Herrera’s goal deep in stoppage time was the coup de grace in a game that seemed destined to go to extra time. Instead Mexico will head to Las Vegas to face the U.S. in Sunday’s championship game.
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After a successful slate of games in group stage action, Tajon Buchanan and Team Canada returned to CONCACAF Gold Cup action as they took on Costa Rica in the Quarterfinals.
The Revolution midfielder would make his 8
th appearance and 5
th start for the Canadian National Team after being named to Sunday’s starting XI.
The 22-year-old Brampton native played a factor in Canada’s run to the knockout stage as he bagged a total of two assists in the opening two group stage matches against Martinique and Haiti. Buchanan would also clock in 257 minutes during all three group stage matches.
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.