“Justin Ellis converts from an Alexander Freeman assist to give the United States the lead against the run of play.”
Pivotal“Tani Oluwaseyi booked for a foul as Canada's frustration began to show just after falling behind.”
“Jonathan David booked for a foul as Canada continued to press for an equalizer without breaking through.”
United States
Canada
Outstanding performance
United States•DefenderThe United States settled for an efficient defensive display, scoring early through Justin Ellis before absorbing wave after wave of Canadian pressure. Canada controlled the game territorially, racking up 50 dangerous attacks to the US's 14 and firing eight corners, but wasteful finishing and a resolute American backline - backed by three saves from the goalkeeper - kept them at bay. Both sides rotated heavily after the break, with eight substitutions between them suggesting this was as much about squad testing as result, and the second half produced little of note beyond a string of yellow cards. For the US, the win extends a tidy run of form ahead of more meaningful fixtures, while Canada will be frustrated at squandering clear territorial superiority against a side that managed just five shots all game.
How entertaining was this match?
Luc De Fougerolles takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Promise David takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Adri Mehmeti replaces George Campbell.
Antonee Robinson comes on for Auston Trusty.
On Neil Pierre, off Malik Tillman.
Substitution: P. Jonathan David comes on for Jacob Shaffelburg.
Sebastian Berhalter takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Sebastian Berhalter takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Malik TillmanYellow CardMalik Tillman receives a yellow card.
Julian Hall takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Jacen Russell-Rowe comes on for Liam Millar.
Substitution: Daniel Jebbison comes on for Tani Oluwaseyi.
Luc De Fougerolles takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
C. George Campbell is substituted off for Brooklyn Raines.
Tyler Adams is on, and Mathis Albert is off.
Jonathan DavidYellow CardYellow card issued to Jonathan David.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
On comes Julian Hall, off goes Justin Ellis.
Sergino Dest comes on for Yunus Musah.
Sebastian Berhalter comes on for Giovanni Reyna.
Mathieu Choiniere comes on for Stephen Eustaquio.
Alexander Freeman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
First half ends with the score at 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Giovanni ReynaYellow CardYellow card for Giovanni Reyna.
Stephen Eustaquio takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Yellow card issued to Tani Oluwaseyi.
Justin EllisShot by Justin Ellis with his right foot results in a goal.
Alexander Freeman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
assist: Alex Freeman
Goal! Justin Ellis scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Alexander Freeman.
Jacob Shaffelburg takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Liam Millar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Tani Oluwaseyi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Kick-off! The referee is Steven Madrigal.
The United States look to end a two-game losing skid against Canada when the two North American rivals meet at Allianz Field. Both sides arrive in strong form after impressive wins this window, making this friendly feel anything but routine.
