Canada's First Victory at FIFA U-17 World Cup
Canada's men's team achieved their first-ever win at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, defeating Uganda 2-1 in a dramatic match on Wednesday in Doha, Qatar. Elijah Roche scored in the 88th minute, and Marius Aiyenero converted a penalty during stoppage time.
Match Highlights
- James Bogere gave Uganda an early lead with a 25th-minute goal, marking Uganda's first-ever goal in a FIFA tournament appearance.
- Minutes before scoring, Elijah Roche made a crucial goal-saving tackle.
- Roche headed in Aghilas Sadek's corner to equalize near the end of regular time.
- After a video review, Uganda's John Asiimwe was fouled by Aiyenero in the penalty box.
- Aiyenero, a substitute playing for Los Angeles FC 2, scored the decisive penalty in the 98th minute, beating goalkeeper Gilbert Mazige.
Canada’s Historical Record
Prior to this win, Canada’s U-17 men's team had a record of 0 wins, 20 losses, and 4 draws in nine FIFA U-17 World Cup tournaments, with a goal difference of 13-71 (one goal was an own goal by Argentina). Canada hosted the tournament in 1987 but had yet to secure a victory until this match.
"Tonight is a proud moment for our program," said Canada head coach Mike Vitulano. "We wanted to set a new benchmark for the generations to come and did just that. The boys showed incredible character to come from behind, fight their way back and find a way to win late. It's a testament to their belief and togetherness. We'll enjoy this moment, but we're an ambitious group and our focus quickly shifts to preparing for the next match."
Author's summary: Canada's U-17 men’s soccer team secured their first FIFA World Cup win in history, showcasing resilience and teamwork in a thrilling comeback against Uganda.
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