Canada-USA Battle It out at Gold Cup, Ricci's Brace + More in Busy CanPL Weekend
Published on July 19, 2021 under Canadian Premier League (CPL) YouTube Video
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O'Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid chat Canadian men's national team and a busy weekend in the Canadian Premier League.
First up, the gang offer a rosy recap of John Herdman's side and their slim 1-0 loss to the United States in the final group stage at the Gold Cup. There were a few standout performers past Tajon Buchanan, we may add.
In CPL play, the story is once again Valour FC, who remain top of the table after beating York United 3-0 on Sunday night. Austin Ricci's brace is just the beginning for Rob Gale's side - but what effect will Andrew Jean-Baptiste's injury have?
Next up was FC Edmonton and Atlético Ottawa's 1-1 draw on late Sunday night - one that Benedict incorrectly guessed to end scoreless. The gang discuss Edmonton's impressive showing and perseverance and Ottawa's outlook as they near the end of The Kickoff.
Forge FC's scrappy 2-1 win over Pacific FC is the next big result - and the one that left the Newsroom spinning their heads. Kyle Bekker's wonderstrike sunk PFC who were left frustrated by the result.
Elsewhere, HFX Wanderers were left in a similar mood after being doused by a front-footed Cavalry FC side 2-1. Tommy Wheeldon Jr.'s group broke their goalscoring duck in dramatic fashion, thanks to Anthony Novak and Ali Musse.
Canadian Premier League Stories from July 19, 2021
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- Match Analysis: Atlético Ottawa 1-1 FC Edmonton - Atletico Ottawa
- Late Porter Equalizer Sees FC Edmonton and Atlético Ottawa Share Points in 1-1 Draw - Atletico Ottawa
- Zach Verhoven scores his first goal for Atlético Ottawa - Atletico Ottawa
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