Canada’s 4-1 loss to the United States Friday in their Concacaf Nations League group stage finale was full of worthwhile talking points.
Alphonso Davies at left fullback? That always brings good debate.
Disjointed defending? That too.
How about a goal within 90 seconds? That will get people talking.
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It was a difficult match for supporters to watch since all Canada needed was a draw to win Group A and move on to the Nations League finals. Les Rouges could still qualify if the U.S. loses to Cuba (a team that has lost all three Nations League matches thus far).
While hard to watch, supporters still watched. They also posted comments on social media.
Here’s a rundown of what Canadian soccer Twitter was talking about though 90 minutes and beyond.
It’s been a long time since Canada beat the U.S. away from home.
“Does anyone remember 1958 World Cup qualifying?”
If #CanMNT wins tonight, it would be the first win (at least on the men's side) on American soil since 1957. Damn, even my parents weren't even born then.
— Tristan D'Amours (@tristandamours) November 15, 2019
Big viewing parties were seen across the country. Hey, HFX Wanderers supporters!
? A promise from HFX Wanderers fans to ?? #CanMNT…
… they promise to give #CanMNT ?? the same energy they put forth in the Kitchen ? #ComeOnYouBoysInRed pic.twitter.com/gGNxCJUYfh
— HFX Wanderers FC (@HfxWanderersFC) November 16, 2019
The game starts and Canada concedes. Clint had a mature way of putting it
Well, that's a frustrating start #CANMNT
— Clint Lalonde (@clintlalonde) November 16, 2019
Others, such as CanPL.ca contributor Daniel Squizzato, were less adult about things …
That’s the sound of everything crashing back down to earth #CanMNT
— Daniel Squizzato ⭐️ (@DanielSquizzato) November 16, 2019
OneSoccer’s Asa Rehman noted some interesting overheard tactics from the Canada bench.
Coach Herdman continues to urge Canada forward and pressure the US. He’s also wanting Laryea to play higher up the park when in possession. #canmnt @onesoccer
— Asa Rehman (@AsaRehman) November 16, 2019
Another goal? Let’s check on Squizz:
Clare’s kid just swung a plastic axe at my head and I may have encouraged him to continue. #canmnt
— Daniel Squizzato ⭐️ (@DanielSquizzato) November 16, 2019
Davies at fullback, either left or right, was a controversial choice from John Herdman – especially considering his performance against the U.S. last month.
Davies kept the US honest at BMO. Why put him at LB in this game. The US has no worry at all on him running in behind defenders. #CanMNT
— Vince Alvarado (@VinceByDemand) November 16, 2019
Is this a meme? Does this count as a meme?
I think this image sums it up well #CanMNT pic.twitter.com/57AjjPVyew
— Devang (@DesaiDevang) November 16, 2019
A bright spot: Stephen Estaquio makes his debut for Canada
Eustaquio makes his #CanMNT debut, curious to see what he has to offer in the midfield
— Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic (@AlexGangueRuzic) November 16, 2019
… And the reviews are in.
Stephen Eustaquio is a really nice player. Great appreciator of space. #CanMNT
— Dommas Jefferson (@dominicsikora) November 16, 2019
How about that Steven Vitoria header!
Goal ?? @CanadaSoccerEN! Steven Vitoria pulls one back. Can Canada equalize with 15 minutes left? ? | #FollowTheDream #CNL pic.twitter.com/aKXuEOMgez
— Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) November 16, 2019
In case he looked familiar to viewers at home…
Is it just me or does Steven Vitoria look like one of the Property Brothers?
He scores to bring Canada within 2 ??#CANMNT #USMNT #USAvCAN pic.twitter.com/Y3g6uibIVk
— Benedict Rhodes (@BTFR17) November 16, 2019
Goodnight, Canada.
Me…#CanMNT pic.twitter.com/4JyuKXOVu7
— Rob Henriques (@__RobH__) November 16, 2019