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Reflections on Canada’s Group Stage Games at the FIFA World Cup

Canada opened its account in Qatar with a memorable performance against group favourites Belgium, a match marred by two costly errors, a missed penalty and a goal conceded in transition, denying John Herdman’s men a better fate, which most observers agreed they deserved. But in restrospect, that opening match may have left us all withContinue reading “Reflections on Canada’s Group Stage Games at the FIFA World Cup”

Canada at the FIFA World Cup

GAME 1: VS BELGIUM *From a purely tactical perspective, Canada’s opening match at the FIFA World Cup did not disappoint. Herdman’s squad started on the front foot and played positive, direct football from the outset. Belgium had difficulty breaking Canada’s effective high press, something even Kevin de Bruyne admitted to in post game remarks. *ThoughContinue reading “Canada at the FIFA World Cup”