NickH Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Great game for Canada again. 3 wins in 5 days is very impressive, especially with scoring 11 goals and only giving up 2. I having a feeling that they will be playing the US in the semi-finals, as the US haven't looked very impressive so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkomar Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 The commentators have mentioned many times that the field is a bit soggy, and takes more work to get around on than if it were dry. Despite that, our players look to be in decent shape physically even after three games in such a short time. It's good that they didn't have to give maximum effort today, though. I wonder if either Mexico or USA will rest players like Haiti did, or if they will make a serious effort to win to avoid Canada in the first round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 [ 1 ] I don't think the USA ever fears playing Canada. [ 2 ] If Mexico dress a strong roster and play for an upset over the USA in today's final Group B meeting for both sides then a Mexico win would put them into a semi-final with Haiti ( instead of Canada ) and maybe a better shot at getting into the 1st place game ( with immediate qualification for the 2018 U20 WWC France) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 concacaf.com: "Canada will enter the [Haiti] match with an unblemished 20-0-0 record in all-time CU20W group-stage play." If the Americans as expected beat the Mexicans and Haitians, we would have to lose to both Mexico and Haiti to miss qualification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkomar Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 It looks like USA is definitely going for the win. Probably the same for Mexico, although I'm not as familiar with their line-up. Edit: commentators mentioned that Mexico did not field their strongest squad. They still kept the game close, so we'll have our hands full against them next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jith12 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 We're gonna play Mexico on Friday in the semis after the US won today's game 2-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloth8 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, Jith12 said: We're gonna play Mexico on Friday in the semis after the US won today's game 2-1. I was surprised at how poor the Mexicans were at getting out of their own end. All their goal kicks were played short to the fullbacks and the American's high press forced a turnover or intercepted the pass. I think this is something Canada can take advantage of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Canada Press story on the game today http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/canada-looks-dispatch-mexico-qualify-u-20-womens-world-cup/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaicanadian Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 This is going to be our first true test at this tourney. I feel that how well we are able to play in Mexico's final third could be a huge factor. We need to play in the final on Sunday!!! The other semi is one of those games that the longer it stays tied the better Haiti will feel and the pressure on the US will mount. The first team to score will be a huge factor. Haiti tends to play like a wet blanket and in the past has resorted to persistent fouling which can disrupt their opponents rhythm. They also have shown mental fragility. I think generally the US is tougher mentally than they are physically at this tourney. I'm looking forward to both semis!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2008 semi: Canada 2-1 Mexico (0-0 HT) (Robinson, Filigno)(Charlyn Corral) 2010 semi: Canada 0-1 Mexico AET (Charlyn Corral) 2012 group: Canada 1-0 Mexico (1-0 HT) (Legault-Cordisco) 2014: automatic qualification as U20WC hosts 2015: semi: Canada 0-0 Mexico (5-4 on PKs) 2008 group: USA 3-0 Mexico 2010 group: USA 1-0 Mexico 2012 semi: USA 4-0 Mexico 2014 final: USA 4-0 Mexico 2015 group: USA 2-2 Mexico 2018 group: USA 2-1 Mexico The US was up 2-0 on Mexico in their group game and gave up a goal in the last 15. Mexico's goal was their only shot on goal in the game. Association press is notoriously rose-coloured but a direct US Soccer quote is they "stayed busy inside the Mexico penalty area for the entire 90 minutes." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Almost half-time 0-0 USA/Haiti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 USA 1-0 in the 75'. Totally deserved, they're all over them. Quality finishing scarce in this tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Haiti ties it with a minute left in extra-time. Mondesir on a quality finish with her thigh... just when I was lamenting finesse in the box. They had a good crack a few minutes before the American GK just tipped over the bar as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Watched the HTI - USA game starting from about the 60th minute. That was really fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Yeah wild and crazy. USA takes it in PKs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Honestly more impressed by Haiti than the US. May have been 3-1 to Haiti if not for a few amazing saves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Haiti play direct (to put it positively). It works at this skill/comprehension level, but at a higher level they would get taken to task quickly and consistently. Unfortunately have some business to look after but the Canada/Mexico live stream is here:http://www.concacaf.com/video/cu20w-semifinals-live-canada-vs-mexico Jamaican crew so might left a lot go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Subs - hopefully #19 comes off the bench... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Not looking good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 1-1!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Oakey Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Thank @BuzzAndSting for the jinx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 What a save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Oakey Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Rylee Foster was somewhat at fault for that first goal, but she redeemed herself. The Liga MX Feminal seems to have helped Mexico. Who would have thought that, starting league helping your national team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickH Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Very entertaining 2 semi-finals. Unfortunately it had to come down to penalties in both games, but congratulations to USA and Mexico for making the finals. Canada didn't play too poorly, but they were definitely more sloppy than in the group stage. I'm confident that they'll be able to take care of business in the 3rd place game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Canada out of the U20 WC as they lose on PKs against Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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