TORONTO, Canada—Despite a gutsy performance, the Canadian men’s national team suffered a heartbreaking loss in the Gold Cup semifinals on Thursday night, losing to Mexico 2-1 by virtue of an injury-time winner from Héctor Herrera.
Canada, who entered the match having not beaten Mexico since 2000 — and winning just three times in 36 previous meetings — would not be intimidated in this one, as for the most part, the first half went exactly how John Herdman’s side would have wanted.
The team held Mexico at bay, and even had a few half chances themselves, including a moment in the 26th minute when Jonathan Osorio wrestled past his defender to keep the ball in on the touch line, eventually creating a 2v1 down low.