Cyle Larin’s strike unleashes joy and saves Canada from the curse of ‘almost’
Summary
Canada’s men's soccer team earned their first-ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Cyle Larin, who came off the bench, scored the equalizing goal late in the game, lifting the team and fans at the home stadium, BMO Field.Key Facts
- Canada played Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup match at BMO Field in Toronto.
- The match ended in a 1-1 draw, giving Canada their first World Cup point as co-hosts.
- Cyle Larin scored the late equalizing goal after coming off the bench.
- This was Larin’s first international goal in 18 months.
- Coach Jesse Marsch made changes to the attack after weak performances in warm-up games.
- Jonathan David, Canada’s record scorer, had a disappointing game and was substituted.
- The team will next play Qatar in Vancouver with an extra day to rest.
- Marsch said the home World Cup atmosphere might inspire better performances going forward.
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