Mount Royal Soccer · Nov 2, 2019
No World Cup Lifeline for Canada u17’s
Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Kamron Habibullah of Canada takes on New Zealand’s Henry Hamilton. Habibullah produced one of the highlights for Canada when his cheeky chip sent Nelson through to score, before VAR determined an offside had occurred earlier in the move.The Canadian u17 MNT this morning are preparing for home having failed to extend their interest in the World Cup, by losing by the slimmest of margins to New Zealand.
It was a frustrating night for the young Canadians who dominated possession (61%) and comfortably led the shot count (21-7 with 10-4 on target).