Canada surrenders goal in 99th minute in 2-1 semi-final loss to Mexico at Gold Cup
Canada defender Richie Laryea attempts a shot on goal as Mexico goalkeeper Alfredo Talavera dives for the save during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer semi-final. Mexico won 2-1 on July 29, 2021, in Houston.Hector Herrera scored in the 99th minute Thursday to give Mexico a 2-1 win over Canada and a berth in the Gold Cup final against the U.S.
Seconds later, Edson Alvarez chopped down Canada’s Richie Laryea in front of the players bench and a full-blooded melee ensued with players from both sides getting involved. When the dust settled, Parchment pointed to the spot after the video review with Henry yellow-carded for taking Corona down.The Mexican players ran to midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos during their goal celebration. His father passed away earlier in the day.
A second penalty was awarded to Mexico after video review with Kaye judged to have fouled Corona in the corner of the Canadian penalty box well away from the goal. But a diving Crepeau stopped Salcedo’s penalty attempt in the 66th minute to keep the score knotted. The Canadian men were hoping to reach the final for the first time since 2000 when they won the tournament, dispatching Mexico along the way. Canada had not beaten the Mexicans since, going winless in eight matches while being outscored 16-4.Mexico has won the event 11 times and finished runner-up twice. It has hoisted the trophy at four of the last six tournaments . The U.S. won in 2013 and ‘17.
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