Davies, David each score as Canada blanks Panama to reach CONCACAF Nations League final

Goals by Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies moved the Canadian men to within one win of their first trophy in 23 years with a 2-0 victory Thursday over Panama in CONCACAF Nations League semifinal play in Las Vegas.

Canada, ranked 47th in the world, will play either the 13th-ranked U.S. or No. 15 Mexico in Sunday's final with a winner's purse of some $1 million US on the line.

The Canadians are looking for their first trophy since lifting the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2000.

David put Canada ahead in the 25th minute, thanks to a perfect pass from Kamal Miller that sliced open the Panama defence. David saw the opening and pointed to where he wanted the ball as he ran towards space.

Miller ➡️ David ➡️ GOAL ⚽️<br><br>What a ball and what a finish to give <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CANMNT</a> the lead!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeCAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeCAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/SXF7bSLPBc">pic.twitter.com/SXF7bSLPBc</a>

Miller delivered and the ball arrived at David's feet. Not missing a stride, the Lille striker coolly slotted it between Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera's legs for his 25th goal in 41 Canada matches.

Minutes after entering the game, Davies made it 2-0 in the 69th minute, slicing into the box and roofing a powerful shot at the near post for his 14th Canada goal in 40 appearances. The Bayern Munich star was a danger man throughout his cameo, outpacing Panama defenders.

They were the first goals Panama had conceded in the competition.

Phonzie with a ROCKET for our 2nd