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A Tale of Two Halves: Whitecaps take first leg of Canadian Championship semifinal

The Vancouver Whitecaps will be the happier of the two sides after the first leg of their Canadian Championship semifinal against the Montreal Impact, but they came close to disaster. After a dominant first half performance, the Whitecaps were forced to hang on for their lives in the second half. In the end, Vancouver still have plenty to do next week as they take a 2-1 lead to Montreal.

First Half: The Alphonso Davies Show

Apparently it’s all-or-nothing for Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson when it comes to team selection. After picking the same starting XI five times in a row, Robinson opted for a completely fresh lineup.