Canada beaten 2-0 by U.S. in Nations League final
The Canadian men’s bid for a first trophy in 23 years fell short Sunday in a 2-0 loss to the U.S. in the CONCACAF Nations League final.
Both teams looked dangerous early with their pace and passing. But it was the Americans who went ahead with the six-foot-three Richards, rising high in a tangle of players, heading home a Gio Reyna corner in the 12th minute. The Crystal Palace centre back’s downward header eluded Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan for his first goal in his 10th international appearance.
Hutchinson was 19 when he made his senior debut for Canada in January 2003 in a 4-0 loss to the U.S. The midfielder, who exits with a Canadian men’s record caps played in six Gold Cups and a Canadian-record 38 World Cup qualifying games. Balogun came close in the 28th minute when an American free kick was headed his way in the box but Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustaquio’s timely intervention ended the threat.
The influential Reyna did not come out for the second half after taking a knock just before the break. Canada, meanwhile, switched to a back four. Herdman sent on striker Lucas Cavallini in the 75th minute. Canada pressed in the final minutes with the Americans content to sit back and defend. Junior Hoilett came on for Canada in the 89th.But the Canadians have had success against the U.S. in past CONCACAF Nations League play. The Canadian men won 2-0 when they met in October 2019 at BMO Field with goals from Davies and substitute Cavallini ending a 34-year, 17-match winless run for Canada against its North American rival.
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