Concacaf Nations League

Final Score: Curaçao 0-2 Canada Goalscorers: David 23′, Larin 43′ 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League — Group C. Match in a minute or less.

Canada concludes Group C action in the Concacaf Nations League against Honduras needing a win or a draw to top the group. Despite playing on his off side, and wearing a large mask as a result of a facial injury — one that was struck by a ball in the first half — Kennedy was solid. Considering how many tricky Concacaf ties Canada has played over the year, it was a good luxury to have and a demonstration of just how much the Canadians were in the driver’s seat. That came from the foot of Laryea, who played a brilliant low cross through the Curaçao box that David capability finished. With regular Kamal Miller also missing this camp due to injury, this will a big opportunity for another central defender to step up and be a leader at the back. However, after being sent off against Honduras back in June, Johnston was suspended for Saturday’s match, forcing Canada to adjust its strategy on the right side of the pitch. While Canada was not able to build on that lead in the second half, the damage had already been done. Richie Laryea played the decisive ball through to David, whose one-touch finish was that of a man in form. In the 37th minute, things got worse for the hosts as Jurien Gaari was sent off for a second yellow card. David found another Canadian striker who has been scoring for fun for club, Larin, late in the second half, whose quality finish across his body extended the lead to 2-0. But when Les Rogues got going, they showed the kind of dominance that has made them a top team in Concacaf over the past few years. The win also books Canada a spot in this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup.

Canada earned a convincing 2-0 win over Curacao to set themselves up to reach the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals in Las Vegas on June 15.

The ensuing dead ball bounces dangerously in the Canada box, but the ref whistles play dead for a Curacao foul. Richie Laryea and Jurien Gaari tussle in the Canada box before a Curacao set piece and the referee gives both a caution card. 120 mins from kickoff: Canada manager John Herdman wants to see his team begin to win trophies in the CONCACAF region. It's Jonathan David with a shot from just inside the box, but it strikes the side netting. It's a bit late from the Curacao manager (former Canada assistant Remko Bicentini), bringing on a replacement right-back Nathangelo Markelo in place of a winger Brandley Kuwas. And it comes moments after Canada's Stephen Eustaquio has to block another cross from the right, this time from Rangel Janga, who's proving a handful for the Canadian defenders. It was the best look of the match for the hosts. Steven Vitoria was a liability in the back, especially in 1-v-1s. And as a team that qualified to the World Cup, Canada should feel like they should win these matches. Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio was often in the right place at the right time. Despite operating down a man, Curacao still managed one more threatening opportunity in the second half, but Canada 'keeper Milan Borjan was up to the task. A win or draw would do the job, and they'll be playing a high-stakes Nations League semifinal on June 15 in Las Vegas.

Curaçao was unable to defeat Canada at home, but they were effective and won the match to stay alive in their quest to qualify for the CONCACAF Final Four.

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