Canada opens XXVII Torneo COTIF in Alcúdia, Spain

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Canada’s men’s U-20 team played its first game at the XXVII Torneo COTIF in Alcúdia, Spain. The Canucks went up 1-0, but lost 1:2 to FC Santos of Brazil on account of two goals scored from set plays in the second half. This was Canada’s first of three group games over the next five days.

"We played a very tough opposition," said national U-20 coach Valerio Gazzola. "Giving up two goals on set pieces are lessons to learn. Otherwise, the players acquitted themselves very well and this group shows extreme promise."

Each match at the XXVII Torneo COTIF is 80 minutes in length. The eight-team tournaments features clubs and national teams. Canada’s next game is 15 August against Valencia CF of Spain.

Coach Gazzola’s starting XI featured Jordan Santiago in goal, Francesco Augustin at left back, Doneil Henry and Roger Thompson at centre back, Ashtone Morgan at right back, Jonathan Osorio, Ethan Gage and Matthew Stinson from left to right at midfield, Nicholas Lindsay and Russell Teibert on the wings, and Niall Cousens up front.

Canada maintained good possession and showed its speed throughout the match. The team created three good scoring chances in the first half, one of which hit the back of the net in the 19th minute.Gage won the ball and fed the ball to Osorio who then passed it over to Teibert. Teibert found Lindsay who finished for a 1-0 Canadian lead.

In the second half, FC Santos had the edge for chances and scored two goals on set plays – the first off a corner kick and the second off a free kick. FC Santos scored in the 47th and 72nd minutes.

Canada made two substitutions in the second half, first replacing Osorio for Chris Suta in the 51st minute and then replacing Stinson for Marco Rodrigues in the 78th minute.

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