Mexico Wins Coupe Canada, 9-7 Over Canada
Published on July 2, 2009 under Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL) News Release
The Mexican National Futbol Rapido Team defeated Team Canada 9-7 in the finals of the Coupe Canada Soccer Rapide Montreal 2009 to win their third straight FIFRA international championship.
Vicente Figueroa scored four goals in the deciding game, but it was goalkeeper Juan De La O who took home the trophy as the tournament MVP.
Mexico improved to 9-0 in international play, including 4-0 against the United Stated National Arena Soccer Team. Mexico will face the USNAST Saturday in North Richland Hills, TX to compete for the Independence Cup.
It was the second straight year that Mexico played Canada in the Montreal final. Last year Mexico took it 10-5. In both games Canada fell behind early only to see a furious rally fall short.
Darko Kolic continued his strong play with four goals and four assists in Canada's 11-8 win over Peru. Last year he scored six goals in a 10-9 win over the USNAST and was named the tournament MVP.
Mexico won despite having to play two games consecutively. The final was played immediately following their 6-4 win over the USNAST.
Results:
June 30th Mexico 8 Canada 5 Edgar Rivas 2 goals for Mexico Peru 7 US 6 Nelson Santana 3 goals for US, Peru GWG came on shootout for 6 fouls
July 1st Canada 11 Peru 8 Darko Kolic with 4 goals, 4 assists Mexico 6 US 4 Mexico beats US by identical score as last year Mexico 9 Canada 7 Vicente Figueroa scores 4 goals
Professional Arena Soccer League Stories from July 2, 2009
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- Mexico Wins Coupe Canada, 9-7 Over Canada - PASL
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