Canada falls to Honduras in CONCACAF Nations League play
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Canada controlled the ball 62 per cent of the night Tuesday but had trouble scoring on the rain-soaked pitch, while Honduras made the best of its limited opportunities in defeating the visitors 2-1 in CONCACAF Nations League play at Estadio Olimpico.
Canada had nine shot attempts but only two on target, while Honduras was limited to six shots with three on target. Each team received 16 fouls. Canada had one red card to Alistair Johnston in the fourth minute of injury time.
With the setback Canada slips to 1-1 in the Group C standings with three points, the same as Curacao. Honduras leads with two wins and a loss and six points.
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Canada opened its Nations League campaign with a 4-0 win over Curacao last week.
The Nations League serves as the qualification tournament for the 2023 Gold Cup. It will resume in March of next year.
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