Canada defeats U.S. 2-0 to continue winning ways in impressive World Cup qualifying run

Canada defeats U.S. 2-0 to continue winning ways in impressive World Cup qualifying run
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Brampton, Ont's Cyle Larin (17) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of Canada's 2-0 win over the United States in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying action at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday. (Evan Mitsui/CBC News/Photo used with permission)

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 moving another step closer to Qatar 2022. The U.S. (5-2-3, 18 points) lost ground and faced losing second place in the table to Mexico pending later results.

The match at Tim Hortons Field was Canada’s 16th in World Cup qualifying since last March, with John Herdman’s team improving to 12-0-4 while notching a fifth straight win.

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