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Originally Posted by Beerfest
Why was Canada not more focused on getting that last kick back after tying the game up?
Japan got it and could of ended up kicking it through the uprights for the win.
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You risk taking a penalty if you aggressively try to take the ball. With Japan within kicking distance Canada could not risk an offside or not rolling away penalty.
The draw was very important for Canada as they now have almost clinched 3rd spot in the pool which cements their position in the 2015 RWC iirc.