Here is a #CANADARED promotional video that was created using photos from Canada WNT's recent training om Toronto, Canada WNT vs. Nigeria and Canada WNT vs. England matches.
Canada WNT vs England
The Canadian women's national team faced off against England in an exhibition match in front of 23,000 fans at Tim Horton's field in Hamilton, Ontario. This marked Canada's last exhibition match before the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Canada kicks off on June 6.
England, ranked 6th in the world has topped Canada in their last 3 encounters, most notably in the 2015 Cyprus Cup final where England won by a 1-0 score line. In addition to retribution, Canada was seeking to start their World Cup campaign on a high note.
Although Canada set the tone for a fast paced and aggressive game, England had the initial opportunities on goal but Canadian netminder Erin McLeod was quick to make the timely saves.
Canada continued to battle for 50-50 balls to overwhelm and suffocate the English midfield. The strategy worked as Sophie Schmidt's wonder strike off a quick pass from Josee Belanger surprised English keeper Karen Bardsley as the ball flew into the top corner in the 23rd minute.
England attempted to even the score but Canada was too quick in their defense and counterattack, allowing only one opportunity in the 87th minute that rattled off the Canadian crossbar.
Canada next faces China in their first group game at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Canada on June 6 in Edmonton, Alberta.
The World Cup tournament is being hosted by Canada in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal and Moncton between June 6 and July 5. Tickets are still available for purchase.
Links:
Tickets FIFA Women's World Cup 2015: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/FIFA-Womens-World-Cup-Canada-2015-tickets/artist/875503
FIFA Women's World Cup 2015: http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/index.html
Canada Soccer: http://www.canadasoccer.com
Originally published on Hispanos en Canada.
2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League Final
Over 61,000 fans were on hand to set a new Canadian soccer attendance record at the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League Final set in Olympic stadium, Montreal, Canada.
The final was to be disputed between Mexican Liga MX team Club America and Major League soccer team Montreal Impact. This marked the first time that a Canadian team advanced to the final of the CONCACAF Champions League. The CONCACAF Champions League is a regional tournament between professional soccer teams where the winner qualifies to participate at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Montreal Impact enjoyed a successful tournament defeating a number of teams en route to the final including CF Pachuca of Mexico and Alajuelense of Costa Rica. Most remarkably, they held Club America to a 1-1 draw on the first leg of the final played at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City. Hopes were high for Montreal to become the first Canadian team to win the CONCACAF Champions League.
Montreal Impact started on the right track by taking the lead in the 8th minute on a well worked assist from Ignacio Piatti to Andres Romero for the goal. Apart from one close range miss by Dario Benedetto, Club America could not advance to position themselves for scoring chances. The first half ended with Montreal holding on 1-0.
The second half became a different story where Club America came alive and stormed the defense in numbers to generate scoring opportunities. The tactic proved successful as the team scored 4 consecutive goals, among them a hat trick by Dario Benedetto and another by clutch player Oribe Peralta. Montreal Impact scored late in the game to end the game with a 4-2 scoreline.
Club America wins their sixth CONCACAF region title and will represent the CONCACAF region at the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup to be played in December at Japan.
Relive the highlights of the game through the slideshow below:
