With both teams already qualified for the quarterfinals, the game at a soldout Children’s Mercy Park decided first place in Group B.
Canada came into the match 8-0-0 in 2021, outscoring mainly lesser opposition 39-3, with its last loss coming in January 2020, a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Iceland.
Canada failed to win several duels in its own end and Sebastian Lletget, given plenty of space on the left flank, sent in a low cross that eluded goalkeeper Max Crepeau and set up Moore for a tap-in at the far post.
Canada, as the Group B runner-up, ends up in the bottom half of draw, which could feature No.
Akinola, making his first start and second appearance for Canada since switching allegiance from the U.S., could not continue after his knee appeared to twist in a challenge with James Sands.
on American soil, with the lone win coming in July 1957, a 3-2 victory in St.
“At the end of the day, to get to the Gold Cup final you have to win another two matches after this,” Herdman said before the game.
Herdman made five changes to the starting lineup that beat Haiti, bringing in Laryea, Piette, Akinola, Liam Fraser and Junior Hoilett.
Vitoria, Fraser and Johnston were all on a yellow card, meaning a second caution would earn a suspension.