By date 1 of Group B of the Gold Cup, Canada got a overwhelming 6-0 victory against Honduras and Tajon Buchanan contributed two goals. The goals of the match for the premises were scored by Niko Sigur (26 ′ 1T), Tani Oluwaseyi (46 ′ 1T), Tajon Buchanan (2 ′ 2t and 19 ′ 2t), promise David (29 ′ 2t) and Nathan Saliba (44 ′ 2t).
Tajon Buchanan performance positioned him as the most prominent player of the match. The Canadian steering wheel put 2 goals and looked for the opposite arch with 3 shots.
Niko Sigur left his brand as a crucial defender. The defender of Canada was important for converting 1 goal and taking 2 balls outside the danger area.
Canada’s strategist, Mauro Biello, stopped the initial eleven with a 4-4-2 formation with Dayne St. Clair in the arch; Niko Sigur, Luc de Fougerolles, Joel Waterman and Richie Laryea on the defensive line; Tajon Buchanan, Nathan Saliba, Mathieu Choiniere and Ali Ahmed in the middle; and Tani Oluwaseyi and Jonathan David in the attack.
For their part, those chosen by Reinaldo Rueda went out to the playing field with a 4-5-1 scheme with Edrick Menjívar under the three sticks; Cristopher Meléndez, Getsel Montes, Luis Vega and Joseph Rosales in Defense; Luis Palma, Alexy Vega, Deybi Flores, Kervin Arriaga and Romell Quioto in the middle of the court; and Anthony Lozano in the lead.
Mario Escobar Toca was appointed as the main referee of the match at the BC Place Stadium.
On the next day Canada will face a visitor against Curacao and Honduras will play the game of premises against El Salvador.
Changes in Canada
- 61 ′ 2T – Jonathan David left by Cyle Larin, Luc de Fougerolles by Kamal Miller and Richie Larkea by Zorhan Bassong
- 70 ′ 2t – Tani Oluwaseyi came out by promise David
- 79 ′ 2t – Tajon Buchanan came out by Jacob Shaffelburg and Romell Quioto by Yustin Arboleda
Changes in Honduras
- 45 ′ 2t – Luis Palma left by Carlos Mejía and Alexy Vega by Jorge Álvarez
- 66 ′ 2T – Cristopher Meléndez left by Luis Santamaría and Anthony Lozano by Jorge Benguché