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Canada Scores Late to Win First World Cup Knockout Match
28 Jun
Summary
- Stephen Eustáquio scored a decisive goal in second-minute stoppage time.
- This victory marks Canada's first-ever knockout match win in a World Cup.
- Canada will advance to face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston.
Canada achieved its first-ever knockout match victory in a World Cup on Sunday, defeating South Africa 1-0. Stephen Eustáquio scored the decisive goal in the second minute of stoppage time, a spectacular volley from outside the penalty area that found the back of the net.
The tense match at SoFi Stadium appeared destined for extra time until Eustáquio's late intervention. This historic win propels Canada forward in the tournament.
Co-host Canada will now advance to face either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on Saturday, July 4. The team demonstrated strong defensive play in the final moments to preserve their lead and secure the breakthrough win.
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