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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

2013 CONCACAF GOLD CUP: Canada's Gold Cup run draws to a close in Denver


Canada threw everything they could at Panama, including pushing centre-back David Edgar and goalkeeper Milan Borjan forward in the dying stages, but the team couldn't find a breakthrough as it exited the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup after a 0:0 draw with Panama in the final match of the group stage.
The Canadians had two penalty claims waved away and also failed to connect on a batch of set-piece opportunities as the team could not find the goal it desperately needed to bring itself back into contention to advance.
Panama had a number of chances of its own but missed wide on efforts from close range in the first half and Borjan made a diving save to deny Jairo Jimenez from range in the second period.
"There was no shortage of effort and endeavour from our players today," said Interim Head Colin Miller after the game.
Canada's exit from the tournament now ends Miller's spell in charge of the Men's National Team.
"This a results oriented business and ultimately we will be judged by our performance here - but I am proud to have given a good number of players their first caps during the last several months.
"We are bitterly disappointed to be going home at this stage but it is important to remember that this Gold Cup has been part of a long-term rebuilding process for us."
Canada played throughout the Gold Cup with one of the youngest sides at the tournament - granting competitive debuts to seven players along the way.
New Head Coach Benito Floro will now take over the team beginning on 1 August.
Match Report: Canada 0:0 Panama

Match Highlights: Canada 0-0 Panama

                        

2013 Canadian Soccer Association All Stars kickoffs in Laval and Thunder Bay

16 July 2013
The Canadian Soccer Association National Championships All Stars showcase kicks off this Tuesday 16 July and will run through 20 July. The week-long competition features many of Canada’s brightest footballers from the U-15 and U-16 levels.
The Boys tournament, in both age groups, is being held in Laval, QC, and is hosted in partnership with the Quebec Soccer Federation. At the same time, both U-15 and U-16 Girls tournaments will be hosted in partnership with the Ontario Soccer Association and held in Thunder Bay, ON. Full schedule for all four events is available on the official All Stars website at canadasoccer.com/selects.
In all, 4414 athletes will take part in this 2013 edition of the All Stars showcase. The competition brings together Canada’s best young players in an environment where they can test themselves against the best of their peers on a national level, while offering an unforgettable sporting experience to all the participants.
In addition, the All Stars competition provides the Canadian Soccer Association’s national team programs with a valuable talent identification platform, with the following Member’s of Canada’s National Teams staff attending either of the two tournaments; Tony Fonseca, Technical Director; Sean Fleming, Men’s U-17 coach; and Beverley Priestman, Women’s Excel Program Director U-14/U-17.
Summary reports for each of the tournaments will be posted daily on canadasoccer.com/selects, as well as score updates provided regularly on Twitter @CanadaSoccerEN and on the website.
The 2013 National Championships feature the All Stars Boys and Girls competitions from 16-20 July and the Club Championships from 8-14 October. Through 14 competitions in six venues, the National Championships will welcome over 2,700 players, staff and officials in July and October. The National Championships is the umbrella tournament for Canada's premier amateur competitions, from the senior level Challenge Trophy and Jubilee Trophy competitions down to the U-14 youth levels.
 
 

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