Opposed to Suriname in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League, Canada snatched a precious victory ten minutes from time in Paramaribo (0-1). Jonathan David, LOSC's top scorer, was once again decisive.
Historically lackluster in the competition, ranked fifth (2023-24), second (2022-23) and fifth (2019-20) during the three previous editions, Canada arrived with the knife between its teeth last night in Paramaribo, capital of Suriname. Full of confidence following their recent results, notably a historic run at the Copa América 2024, their men quickly took the game into their own hands that night, in the Franklin Essed Stadion, and left only crumbs for the locals. This outrageous domination is reflected in the figures with 59% possession, 14 shots (to 2), including 11 on target (to 0), and by the number of saves (0) made by Dayne St.Clair unlike his counterpart ( 10).
However, this physiognomy took forever to register on the notice board. The Canucks have long been cursed against opposing cages, as when Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi, alerted following a shift made by Jonathan David in the center of the field, saw his shot hit one post, then the other, before ending up in the arms from the local doorman (33′). To watch the changeover, you had to be very patient and wait until the last ten minutes of the match. During these, the third top scorer in LOSC history was found with a clever cross on the right side of the area. He stared at his defender then served a caviar at the near post for Junior Hoilett (82′) who understood his intentions. Jonathan David, who played the entire match last night, this time was content with a decisive pass to offer victory to Canada (0-1) in hostile lands.
The return match was scheduled for Tuesday, November 19 (1:30 a.m.) in Toronto, at home. Alongside this result, Panama and the United States respectively surpassed Costa Rica and Jamaica (1-0). Mexico was surprised by Honduras (0-2).
Good to know: This double confrontation, the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League, are crucial for the rest of events in Canada. If the Canucks emerge victorious from this double confrontation, they will qualify for the Gold Cup 2025 (designates the champion nation of North, Central America and the Caribbean football) in addition to the final stages of the competition currently being contested. This consists of a direct elimination tournament, made up of two semi-finals (03/20/25), a play-off and a final (03/23/25) which takes place over four days.
Suriname – Canada: The video summary
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