Panama came within a point of the USA and Mexico, beating Jamaica 3-2. The top three teams qualify directly for the tournament in Qatar. The fourth in the table will still get the opportunity in the playoffs WM to participate.
“We’re almost there”
“We are developing into a football country“, said the Canadian national coach John Herdman. With the success, Canada fueled a lot of self-confidence on the way to their first World Cup participation since 1986, four games are still left for the leaders.
Davies was absent due to a heart attack. With sub-zero temperatures in Hamilton/Ontario, Besiktas striker Cyle Larin (7th minute) scored early for the hosts. It was Larin’s 23rd goal in 47 international appearances, making the 26-year-old Canada’s record goalscorer. Sam Adekugbe (90+5) increased shortly before the end.
“We’re almost there” said Larin, “but we never settle for anything. We’ll keep pushing.” The USA, with the two Bundesliga professionals Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig) and Chris Richards (TSG Hoffenheim) in the starting lineup, had a great chance to equalize in the 48th minute after a corner. But former Schalke player Weston McKennie (Juventus Turin) failed with one Header on the excellent Canadian keepers Milan Borjan.
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Status: 01/31/2022, 08:06