4 Takeaways From Canada's World Cup Opener vs. Bosnia And Herzegovina
The first FIFA World Cup match on Canadian soil delivered drama, dread and most importantly, a point.
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TORONTO — Never mind the fact that Canada didn't win, or that it wasn't the very first game of the tournament. History was made in Toronto on Friday: Canada hosted a men's World Cup match for the first time, drawing 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina. They earned their first point, too.
Canada’s Larin rescues draw with late goal against Bosnia in Group B opener
TORONTO: Canada striker Cyle Larin came off the bench to grab a 1-1 draw for his side against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a frenetic Group B opener on Friday that long looked like it would end in defeat for the World Cup co-hosts. Bosnia went ahead in the 21st minute when Jovo Lukic steered home a flick-on from a corner for his first international goal, but Canada thundered forward and should have equalized through Richie Laryea in the 53rd, only for Bosnia’s Sead Kolasinac to miraculously steer his shot off the crossbar and away to safety. The Canadians continued to attack relentlessly, but despite creating plenty of chances they lacked precision in their finishing as the Bosnians dealt with a succession of crosses and looked to be heading for a narrow win. Larin had other ideas, however, when introduced in the 76th minute and made an immediate impact, swivelling in the box and firing home a deflected strike less than three minutes later to equalize and send the home crowd into raptures. The result gave Canada their first-ever World Cup point but left them short of the winning start they had craved. Jonathan David had a glorious chance to put Canada in front early on but the country’s all-time leading scorer sent his well-struck shot from the center of the area right at goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj. After Lukic put the battle-tested Dragons on the board it was Canada, roared on by a boisterous red-clad crowd, who took over. Canada pressed for the rest of the half but were unable to establish much of a presence deep in the Bosnia half with almost every ball they sent into the area quickly cleared from danger. The hosts nearly drew level at the start the second period when Laryea went through on goal and his
Cyle Larin's late goal nets Canada historic point after 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
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