HAMILTON—Cyle Larin shot his way into the record book and Canada continued its march towards Qatar 2022 with a 2-0 win over the U.S. in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play Sunday. The 40th-ranked Canadians went ahead early with an opportune goal through Larin and then stood their ground, bending but not breaking as the 11th-ranked Americans—who had more of the ball—probed the home defence without success. It came down to Canada finishing a chance and the Americans unable to take theirs. Still it made for a tense finale as the U.S. pressed hard through five minutes of extra time. Sam Adekugbe added the insurance goal in the 95th minute, on a solo rush after the Americans were caught deep in the Canada end. It was his first goal in 26 international appearances. Canada (6-0-4, 22 points) remains atop the eight-team standings in the final round of qualifying in CONCACAF while …
Canada Downs US to Continue Winning Ways in Impressive World Cup Qualifying Run
January 30, 2022
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