Mar 30, 2022
LIVE BLOG: Canada battles Panama with sights set on topping group
Canada has already secured a berth in the World Cup and can now clinch the CONCACAF title with a win or draw against Panama.
TSN.ca Staff
Canada has already secured a berth in the World Cup and can now clinch the CONCACAF title with a win or draw against Panama.
Follow along as Canada aims to lock up a spot in Pot 3 when the World Cup draw takes place on Friday.
Panama wins 1-0
Seven minutes of stoppage time added.
Close call
Canada thought they had found the equalizer in the 81st minute, however Cyle Larin was offside as he headed home a ball into the box by Junior Hoilett.
Canada's goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau comes up with a huge save on a free kick to keep Canada within striking distance.
Canada still searching for the equalizer as the game enters the 71st minute.
Panama opens the scoring
Gabriel Torres strikes for Panama to take the lead in the 49th minute. Jose Luis Rodriguez picks up an assist on the play.
Jonathan Osorio subs in for Ismael Kone to start the second half.
Halftime: Canada 0, Panama 0
Neither side landed a shot on target in the first half.
The sides will play three minutes of stoppage time to close out the half.
A chippy first half has seen Panama commit 12 fouls and Canada four by the 41st minute.
Panama has dominated the possession game (58 per cent) as the match enters the 20th minute, but neither side has yet to land a shot on goal.
The Canadian men's squad is seen entering the pitch in Panama City.
Canada's starting XI
Atiba Hutchinson
Maxime Crepeau
Alistair Johnston
Samuel Adekugbe
Kama; Miller
Ismael Kone
Stephen Eustaquio
Lucas Cavallini
Tajon Buchanan
Mark-Anthony Kaye
Jonathan David