{"id":42102,"date":"2022-03-27T18:03:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T22:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/?p=42102"},"modified":"2022-03-29T18:52:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T22:52:23","slug":"canmnt-qualify-world-cup-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2022\/03\/27\/canmnt-qualify-world-cup-win\/","title":{"rendered":"The CanMNT qualify for the 2022 World Cup with a 4-0 win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>TORONTO, ON<\/strong> \u2013 The CanMNT qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is the first time Canada Men&#8217;s National Team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup since 1986. They dominated the game from beginning to end against Jamaica.<\/p>\n<h2>The CANMNT qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup<\/h2>\n<h3>Three Keys to the Game<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Three Keys to the Game:<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CanMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CanMNT<\/a> had most of the scoring opportunities.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ForCanada?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#ForCanada<\/a> won the midfield battle. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ReggaeBoyz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#ReggaeBoyz<\/a> only had one shot on goal.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CANvJAM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CANvJAM<\/a> | 4-0 | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CWCQ2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CWCQ2022<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2OwaJi45V8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/2OwaJi45V8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Last Word on Soccer (@LastWordSC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LastWordSC\/status\/1508202498879897600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>First Half<\/h4>\n<p>The CanMNT had some good chances to score to begin the game. Jamaica countered, but Canada played good defence. Adekugbe\u2019s pass was intercepted by Jamaica. Cyle Larin had a glorious chance to take the lead in the fourth minute, but his first shot was stopped by Andre Blake. Jonathan David with a terrific run.<\/p>\n<p>Larin\u2019s shot in the sixth minute was easily stopped. Adekugbe playing well, putting pressure on Jamaica like in the eighth minute of play. Good CanMNT interception in the midfield in the ninth minute of play. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2022\/03\/26\/jonathan-osorio-history-bmo-field\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Jonathan Osorio<\/a> made a good defensive sliding play for TFC.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">13\u2019 The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CanMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CanMNT<\/a> scores! Cyle Larin puts himself in a good position and receives a terrific pass from Stephen Eust\u00e1quio to put the ball into the back of the net! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CBSSportsGolazo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CBSSportsGolazo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CANvJAM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CANvJAM<\/a> | 1-0 | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CWCQ2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CWCQ2022<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LJSXAUqJas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/LJSXAUqJas<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Last Word on Soccer (@LastWordSC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LastWordSC\/status\/1508178410039873547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A nice set-up by Junior Hoilett and a terrific pass by Stephen Eust\u00e1quio leads to a goal by Cyle Larin. This was Larin\u2019s sixth goal in the Octagonal. Jonathan David almost scored in the 15-minute, but just missed the net. Javain Brown made a good defensive play for Jamaica.<\/p>\n<p>Tajon Buchanan just missed the net in the 21-minute. Canada really putting the pressure on. Larin had another great chance in the 26-minute but just missed the net. Buchanan with a terrific run in the 27-minute.<\/p>\n<p>Osorio made a terrific pass to Buchanan, but he could not control the ball in a dangerous area. Larin missed the net in the 38-minute, almost went into the back of the net. Samuel Adekugbe made the incredible pass to Larin for the chance to happen. Samuel Adekugbe made a terrific run in the 39-minute. He collided with Javain Brown. However, both players would be fine.<\/p>\n<p>Milan Borjan made a solid save in the 32-minute and stopped Daniel Green\u2019s shot.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">44\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CanMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CanMNT<\/a> scores! Tajon Buchanan scores from very close range following a set-piece to give <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ForCanada?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#ForCanada<\/a> the two-goal lead! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CBSSportsGolazo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CBSSportsGolazo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CANvJAM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CANvJAM<\/a> | 2-0 |<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CWCQ2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CWCQ2022<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/52V7XvAQAX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/52V7XvAQAX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Last Word on Soccer (@LastWordSC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LastWordSC\/status\/1508186134454714379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The pressure kept mounting and Jamaica felt the pressure. Tajon Buchanan scores from very close range following a set-piece to end the half in a comfortable position.<\/p>\n<h3>Second Half<\/h3>\n<p>Cyle Larin\u2019s pass was dangerous. Larin\u2019s pass to David almost went into the back of the net. They had another chance, which included Lucas Cavallini, but Jamaica defended it well. Junior Hoilett shot in the 55-minute was close, but just missed the target. Buchanan had a chance in the 72-minute but was unable to control the ball.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">82\u2019 The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CanMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CanMNT<\/a> are going to the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIFAWorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#FIFAWorldCup<\/a>! Junior Hoilett got a terrific pass from Buchanan and puts the ball into the back of the net! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CBSSportsGolazo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CBSSportsGolazo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CANvJAM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CANvJAM<\/a> | 3-0 | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CWCQ2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CWCQ2022<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TTmLwFo3b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/TTmLwFo3b0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Last Word on Soccer (@LastWordSC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LastWordSC\/status\/1508200398619914252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Buchanan and Hoilett link up and Hoilett scores. Canada would add another as the game ends 4-0 over Jamaica.<\/p>\n<p>Jamaica\u2019s last game will be at home against Honduras at 9:05 p.m. ET. This is while the CanMNT will play in Panama at 9:05 p.m. ET on March 30. The game against Panama can be seen nationally on Sportsnet and also be seen on OneSoccer.<\/p>\n<h3>Three Takeaways from the Historic Victory<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Game is Over: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CanadaSoccerEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@CanadaSoccerEN<\/a> 4<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jff_football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jff_football<\/a> 0<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CanMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CanMNT<\/a> are heading to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Qatar2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Qatar2022<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Last Word on Soccer (@LastWordSC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LastWordSC\/status\/1508201843280822281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>CanMNT dominated the game.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2022\/03\/26\/bmo-field-historic-canmnt-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Jamaica<\/a> only had one shot on goal in the first half. Most of the chances were generated by Canada as they also dominated the midfield in the first half.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most fans in CanMNT history in Toronto.<\/strong> Gareth Wheeler of OneSoccer mentioned that this is the first time a CanMNT game sold out in Toronto, Ontario.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toronto and BMO Field made history.<\/strong> With CanMNT qualifying for the World Cup, both Toronto and BMO Field become only the second city and sports stadium where the CanMNT clinched their berth in the World Cup. The first was in St. John\u2019s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on September 14, 1985, at King George V Park against Honduras.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo Credit: Canada Soccer by Martin Bazyl on March 27, 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TORONTO, ON \u2013 The CanMNT qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is the first time Canada Men&#8217;s National Team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup since 1986. 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