The Bent Musket · Jul 30, 2021
Gold Cup Recaps: Canada 1 - Mexico 2
Tajon Buchanan and Team Canada returned to the CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals for the first time since 2017 as they took on El Tri in a packed and rowdy NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Team Canada advanced to the semifinals after picking up a 2-0 shutout over Costa Rica in the quarterfinals. Mexico came into Thursday’s match after picking up a 3-0 shutout over El Salvador.
Revolution midfielder Tajon Buchanan earned his ninth appearance for the Canadian National Team as he was named to the starting lineup for Thursday’s starting matchup. Buchanan entered the semifinal matchup with an assist in 4 appearances for Canada.