Summary:
It's over
USA wins 3-2 against Canada in a penalty shootout, in a Gold Cup match, starting the game with everything, but the excitement lasted until the final minutes.
Fifth shootout
Canada: Charles-Andreas Brym hits the crossbar and misses the penalty kick as the USA advances to the semifinals.
Fourth heat
Canada: Jacen Russell-Rowe tricks the goalkeeper and sends it to his right
USA: Jesus Ferreira puts it hard to the right and the goalkeeper just grazes it.
Third round
Canada: Kamal Miller sends it to the right side being the first one.
USA: Gianluca Busio puts it into the corner and scores the second.
Second shootout
Canada: Liam Fraser sends it to the right side being very catchable.
USA: Cade Cowell puts it almost centered to open the goal.
First batch
Canada: Steven Vitória smashes it past the keeper
USA: Brandon Vázquez blows it in
120'
We go to penalties
120'
Yellow card for Matt Miazga
115'
GOOOOOL! by USA, Gianluca Busio gets the equalizer after a header, but the goalkeeper ends up giving the rebound to his defender and it ends up inside, making it an own goal by Scott Kennedy.
112'
USA substitute Bryan Keith Reynolds for Cristian Roldán
109'
GOOOOOOOOL! for Canada, Jacob Shaffelburg runs down the flank and takes the shot that ends up in goal
105'
Second overtime begins
105'
End of first overtime
101'
USA keeps looking for the goal, but the ball goes over the top
96'
Cade Cowell sees yellow card
90'
First overtime begins
90+8'
Regular time is over
90+3'
GOOOOOL! by Canada, Steven Vitória takes the penalty and sends it into the center of the goal.
90+1'
Penalty for Canada, after a handball by USA
90'
6 minutes of compensation are added
88'
GOOOOL! for USA, Brandon Vázquez scores the first with a header after beating the defense and heading it into the left side.
86'
Canada substitution, Junior Hoilett and Liam Millar for Jacob Shaffelburg and Charles-Andreas Brym.
83'
The desperation between the two teams is becoming more noticeable.
78'
Possession is very uneven, but both are looking for a goal in any space
73'
Canada change, Lucas Cavallini and Ali Ahmed come on for Jacen Russell-Rowe and David Wotherspoon.
USA substitution, Djordje Mihailović and Jalen Neal for Brandon Vázquez and Matt Miazga.
68'
Gianluca Busio had the first one alone in front of the goal, but ended up hitting the keeper
63'
Another yellow for Canada, now for Jonathan Osorio
USA substitution, Alejandro Zendejas comes out for Cade Cowell
60'
Canada substitute Moïse Bombito for Liam Fraser
58'
Kamal Miller receives yellow card
55'
Canada tries to get down the flanks, but overthinks the moves
50'
The match is back and forth, both teams want the goal
45'
Second half begins
45+12'
The first half is over
45+7'
USA is flagged for a foul
45+5'
A penalty is reviewed in the VAR for Canada after a handball
45'
10 minutes of compensation are added
43'
First yellow of the match for Lucas Cavallini
40'
The ball is being played in midfield, little danger so far
35'
USA regains control of the ball
30'
Gradually the pace starts to pick up
25'
Canada is taking more of the lead in the opponent's half of the field
20'
Canada begins to add possession, looking to match USA and get to the goal.
15'
USA has control of the ball, but momentum is down after the break
10'
Action resumes
8'
At the end the flag bearer leaves the field after bleeding from the ball and the fourth referee will be in charge of the right flank.
6'
Medical attention to the flag bearer continues, even the fourth referee warms up.
2'
The abandoner is hit by a ball and lies down and receives medical attention.
The match kicks off
The match between USA and Canada is ready, at TQL Stadium, where you can see a stadium with many people.
They take the field
Both teams take the field for the start of this Gold Cup match at the TQL Stadium.
Player of the Year
Ferreira became the first player to score a hat-trick in two Gold Cup matches in the same edition and is also the first U.S. player to score hat-tricks in consecutive matches.
Offense
The U.S. attack found its rhythm during the group stage and finished with 13 goals in the three matches. Jesus Ferreira has been the biggest contributor with six goals, including back-to-back hat-tricks in the 6-0 win over St. Kitts and Nevis and the 6-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago.
Direct elimination
The United States and Canada will meet again in a CONCACAF Gold Cup knockout match since the last time in 2007, when the U.S. won 2-1.
Refereeing
Referee: MARCO ORTIZ (Mexico)
Assistant Referee 1: CHRISTIAN ESPINOSA (Mexico)
Assistant Referee 2: JORGE SÁNCHEZ (Mexico)
Fourth official: OSHANE NATION (Jamaica)
VAR: ENRIQUE SANTANDER (Mexico)
AVAR1: RICARDO MONTERO (Costa Rica)
Canada's starting XI
This is the XI with which the visitors will take the field at the TQL Stadium, a Gold Cup match.
📋 @CanadaSoccerEN 's 🇨🇦 team is ready to face the #GoldCup Quarterfinal match! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/h0xvcpv366
— Gold Cup (@GoldCup) July 9, 2023
The USA XI
This is the XI with which the local team will take the field at the TQL Stadium, a Gold Cup match.
👥 Here's @USMNT 🇺🇸 squad for today’s #GoldCup Quarterfinal game! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/CboHoE41q2
— Gold Cup (@GoldCup) July 9, 2023
TQL Stadium
TQL Stadium, originally West End Stadium, is a soccer stadium located in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It has a capacity of 25,513 fans and was built on May 16, 2021.
Change of USA
These are the changes this team made and according to the competition rules, a player can be replaced from the final 23-player roster in case of serious injury, but this must be after the group stage and up to 24 hours before the start of their quarterfinal match.
In: #24 Jackson Yueill
Out: #7 Alan Sonora
Change of Canada
These are the changes this team made and according to the competition rules, a player can be replaced from the final 23-player roster in case of serious injury, but this must be after the group stage and up to 24 hours before the start of their quarterfinal match.
In: #24 Jonathan Sirois
Out: #18 Milan Borjan
Changes requested
Following the conclusion of the 2023 Gold Cup group stage, the national teams of Canada, Costa Rica, Panama and the United States have requested changes to their 23-man rosters.
They are warming up
A few minutes before kick-off, both clubs are already on the pitch in preparation for the match.
Fans
The fans are gradually arriving at the stadium, and an average attendance is expected for this Gold Cup match.
They are already at the stadium
Both teams are already at the stadium, some players enter the dressing room to get ready for warm-up, while other players are checking the field before entering the locker room.
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What time is USA vs Canada match for Gold Cup?
This is the start time of the game USA vs Canada of July 09th, in several countries:
Mexico: 05:30 p.m. CDMX
Argentina: 06:30 p.m.
Chile: 06:30 p.m.
Colombia: 05:30 p.m.
Peru: 05:30 p.m.
USA: 07:30 p.m. ET
Ecuador: 07:30 p.m. ET
Uruguay: 07:30 p.m. ET
Paraguay: 06:30 hours
Spain: 01:30 hours
Where and how USA vs Canada and commentarying
The match will be broadcast on UniMás, Univision, Fox Sports 1, Univision NOW.
If you want to watch USA vs Canada in streaming, it will be broadcasted on VIX+, Foxsports.com, FOX Sports App.
If you want to watch the match online, VAVEL Mexico is your best option.
Background
This will be the 41st meeting between the two teams, so they will want to start this match with a bang and come out on top, in addition to a victory and the trophy, leaving 11 wins for Canada, 12 draws and 18 for the United States.
Last 5 meetings
In the last 5 meetings between the two teams, the dominance has been very unbalanced, with 1 win for Canada, 3 for USA and 1 draw, leaving the scales very uneven.
Canada 0 - 2 United States, Jun. 18, 2023, CONCACAF Nations League
Canada 2 - 0 United States, Jan. 30, 2022, CONCACAF Qualifiers
United States 1 - 1 Canada, Sept. 5, 2021, CONCACAF Qualifiers
United States 1 - 0 Canada, Jul. 18, 2021, Gold Cup
United States 4 - 1 Canada, Nov. 15, 2019, CONCACAF Nations League
Watch out for this USA player
The USA forward, Jesus Ferreira, 22 years old, has had a good performance, the forward has played his eighteenth game in his local league, 17 as a starter and 1 as a substitute, managing to score 10 goals in the USA league and 2 assists, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club to stay strong in the American league, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments, besides that in 3 games of this tournament he already scored 6 goals.
Watch out for this player from Canada
Canada's forward, Richie Laryea 28 years old has performed well, the forward has played his eighteenth game in his local league, 18 as a starter and 0 as a substitute, managing to score 2 goals in the US league and 3 assists, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club to stay strong in the US league, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments, currently in two games he has 2 goals.
How is the United States doing?
The locals in their last 5 matches have had a not very good performance, as they have had several victories in the last matches, their best result was the 6-0 against Trinidad and Tobago, having a streak of 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, a very favorable streak for the team, but they need to not make mistakes, to have confidence in this tournament and stay alive.
United States 6 - 0 Trinidad and Tobago, Jul. 2, 2023, Gold Cup
St. Kitts and Nevis 0 - 6 United States, Jun. 28, 2023, Gold Cup
United States 1 - 1 Jamaica, Jun. 24, 2023 Gold Cup
Canada 0 - 2 United States, Jun. 18, 2023, Concacaf Nations League
United States 3 - 0 Mexico, Jun. 15, 2023, CONCACAF Nations League
How is Canada doing?
The visitors in their last 5 games have had a not very good performance, as they have had several victories in the last games, their best result was the 4-2 against Cuba, having a streak of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, a very favorable streak for the team, but they need to not make mistakes, to have confidence in this tournament and stay alive.
Canada 4 - 2 Cuba, Jul. 4, 2023, Gold Cup
Guatemala 0 - 0 Canada, Jul. 1, 2023, Gold Cup
Canada 2 - 2 Guadeloupe, Jun. 27, 2023, Gold Cup
Canada 0 - 2 United States, Jun. 18, 2023, Concacaf Nations League
Panama 0 - 2 Canada, June 15, 2023, Concacaf Nations League
Welcome
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the USA vs Canada Gold Cup match. The match will take place at TQL Stadium at 7:30 pm.