Canada was fine. Unorganized at the back a bit, and then the push for the next 20 mins had the Mexicans on the back foot. Missed penalty sure but were able to move the ball up the field quick which Mexicans were not prepared for.
Halftime the Mexicans made some adjustments and along with the Canadians themself slowing down, and the Mexicans were able to slow things down sufficiently into a pure skill game and then a time wasting effort.
Had some chances to score for sure. Not grade A but enough to pull one of them back.
Free kick was good but could've been saved, given the height of the kick. St Clair shuffled a couple too many times and was late across.
Will be in tough for the bronze. US will be pissed and Poch will have them going.
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