Jesse Marsch believes Canada’s 2-0 win over Peru has shown they have the capability to defeat nearly any opponent. He sees their upcoming match against the United States as a crucial opportunity to evaluate their progress.
Jacob Shaffelburg from Los Angeles FC scored both goals in the first half, leading to a well-deserved victory for Canada in Montreal, where they maintained their perfect record during this international break. Prior to this, Canada also secured a 1-0 win over Chile. They dominated the match against Peru, firing 17 shots to Peru’s four, and won the expected goals (xG) statistic with 1.94 compared to 0.23, while creating four significant scoring chances, with Peru failing to create any.
Marsch is preparing to face his home country, the USA, in their final friendly of this international break in Minnesota on Tuesday. He described the upcoming match as a significant challenge, stating, “We want to control the game as we like, and if we do that, we believe we can beat almost anyone.” He also emphasized how they dictated the pace of the game against Peru and felt they could have scored even more goals.
Marsch praised Peru’s recent performances, including a 1-1 draw with Mexico, as a testament to the strength of Canada’s display. Although Peru was competitive against World Cup champions Spain in June, they lost 4-1 to the USA at the start of this break. He remarked on his squad’s accomplishments, saying, “We made them look worse than they are because of how we performed.”
This news is significant for soccer fans as it highlights the rising competitiveness of Canadian soccer on the international stage. A strong showing against the USA could solidify Canada’s status as a formidable team in the region, hinting at a bright future for the sport in the country.
Source: www.soccernews.com
