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theaub · 11-08-2009, 02:02 PM

August 15, 2010

Historic victory for Canadians

TORONTO (CP) - In front of a raucous, sold out BMO Field crowd, the Canadians picked up one of their most important wins ever.

David Hoilett scored in the 82nd minute, and Canada beat England, who brought their starters overseas, in a thrilling 3-2 match that can only serve as a good omen for Canada's future international performances.

Michael Carrick was sent off for the English at the end of the first half, and that allowed Canada to really control the game, as they outchanced England 7-4.

Atiba Hutchinson scored yet another beautiful goal, a curling shot from 20 yards out. But it was the two players who ply their trade in England, Hoilett and Simeon Jackson, who had the biggest smiles on their faces after the match. "It was pretty fun to go up against guys I see during league play," said Hoilett, who featured sparingly for Blackburn last season before going on loan. "There's a couple of Riversiders on their squad and I'm sure we can have a good chat in the dressing room in a couple of weeks."

England opened up the scoring with Wayne Rooney finding the goal in the 13th minute. Gareth Barry also scored for the English in the 73rd minute, tying the match at two. Canada will take on Honduras in early Setpember.

Scoring
First Half
ENG: Wayne Rooney (Owen) 13'
McKenna makes a poor clearance and Hirschfeld has no chance

Second Half
CAN: Atiba Hutchinson (McKenna) 48'
England can't clear ball, McKenna sends it back in to Hutch who volleys it home

CAN: Simeon Jackson (Gerba) 64'
Gerba's shot is stopped but Jackson pounces on the rebound to give Canada the lead

ENG: Gareth Barry (Lennon) 73'
Lennon makes perfect cross for Barry who waits out keeper and then sliders ball into open goal

CAN: David Hoilett (Hutchinson) 82'
Hutchinson with a perfect through ball to Hoilett who makes no mistake

Cards
CAN: Satish Muralidharan
ENG: Rio Ferdinand, Wes Brown, Tom Huddlestone, Michael Carrick (Y/R), Wayne Rooney

Stats
Shots: 17-13 Canada
On Target: 7-4 Canada
Possession: 53-47 England
Corners: 5-3 England
Fouls: 18-7 England

Attendance: 20,158

Man of the Match
Atiba Hutchinson scored a goal and added an assist, and once again found a ton of open space on the pitch.

Upcoming Matches
September 8, 2010 - vs Honduras
November 17, 2010 - at New Zealand
February 9, 2011 - at Northern Ireland

11-08-2009, 02:02 PM	#21
theaub Stop! Homer Time! OVR: 35 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 9,641 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Allez Les Rouges - Canada MNT (FM '10) August 15, 2010 Historic victory for Canadians TORONTO (CP) - In front of a raucous, sold out BMO Field crowd, the Canadians picked up one of their most important wins ever. David Hoilett scored in the 82nd minute, and Canada beat England, who brought their starters overseas, in a thrilling 3-2 match that can only serve as a good omen for Canada's future international performances. Michael Carrick was sent off for the English at the end of the first half, and that allowed Canada to really control the game, as they outchanced England 7-4. Atiba Hutchinson scored yet another beautiful goal, a curling shot from 20 yards out. But it was the two players who ply their trade in England, Hoilett and Simeon Jackson, who had the biggest smiles on their faces after the match. "It was pretty fun to go up against guys I see during league play," said Hoilett, who featured sparingly for Blackburn last season before going on loan. "There's a couple of Riversiders on their squad and I'm sure we can have a good chat in the dressing room in a couple of weeks." England opened up the scoring with Wayne Rooney finding the goal in the 13th minute. Gareth Barry also scored for the English in the 73rd minute, tying the match at two. Canada will take on Honduras in early Setpember. Scoring First Half ENG: Wayne Rooney (Owen) 13' McKenna makes a poor clearance and Hirschfeld has no chance Second Half CAN: Atiba Hutchinson (McKenna) 48' England can't clear ball, McKenna sends it back in to Hutch who volleys it home CAN: Simeon Jackson (Gerba) 64' Gerba's shot is stopped but Jackson pounces on the rebound to give Canada the lead ENG: Gareth Barry (Lennon) 73' Lennon makes perfect cross for Barry who waits out keeper and then sliders ball into open goal CAN: David Hoilett (Hutchinson) 82' Hutchinson with a perfect through ball to Hoilett who makes no mistake Cards CAN: Satish Muralidharan ENG: Rio Ferdinand, Wes Brown, Tom Huddlestone, Michael Carrick (Y/R), Wayne Rooney Stats Shots: 17-13 Canada On Target: 7-4 Canada Possession: 53-47 England Corners: 5-3 England Fouls: 18-7 England Attendance: 20,158 Man of the Match Atiba Hutchinson scored a goal and added an assist, and once again found a ton of open space on the pitch. Upcoming Matches September 8, 2010 - vs Honduras November 17, 2010 - at New Zealand February 9, 2011 - at Northern Ireland __________________ Blue Jays, Blackhawks, Auburn