Canada's qualifying finale against Panama offered some important, but difficult, lessons for the upcoming World Cup. GalindoPW breaks it all down in these takeaways.
To Canada's credit, nearly grinding out a result away in Panama – a traditionally tough venue to win in – with Hoilett, Larin, Richie Laryea, Jonathan Osorio. Unfortunately, Panama converted one of their three counter-attacks and Les Rouges couldn't produce the same clinical finishing.
He also struggled against the fast-paced, aggressive high press of Cruz Azul at Estadio Azteca, albeit in altitude in a continental knockout tie. But the similarities were apparent, with Panama constantly harrying and fouling the youngster. Plus, there is a bigger picture, one that involves sending as many Canadian players to the highest levels of the sport to gain more"Tier 1" players in the top European leagues.
While he was flawless against Costa Rica, and looked calm when building from back versus Panama, Wednesday's game might've exposed his Achilles' heel.
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