Two former colonies, one British, one Dutch, met last night in the heat of Los Angeles, California, in the Football World Cup.
Both RSA and Canada were second in their groups, A and B respectively.
[Eurosport]
My instinct was to be on the side of Canada. They have never beaten England at either rugby union or cricket, unlike the Springboks who do so regularly!
The 1st half was fairly even in terms of possession, but Canada were more threatening in front of goal. A dramatic goal-line clearance kept the scores level at half-time.
The 2nd half was more of the same; innacurate passing and lots of niggling fouls.
Canada finally scored in the 91st minute through their captain Eustaquio with a shot from distance.
The Canada goal [MARCA]
On balance a deserved win for Canada.
© Sporty Sam MMXXVI
Pictures:
Eurosport, MARCA
Thanks:
AS, DAZN, Eurosport, MARCA, Paul Whitelock
Tags:
AS, Canada, DAZN, Eustaquio, Paul Whitelock, RSA, South Africa, Sporty Sam, Springboks, World Cup