Futbol y Soccer

Canada’s defense kept El Salvador’s strikers from any real goal attempts, and by the final quarter of the game, there was virtually no good scoring opportunities.

With Canadian’s Ali Gerba’s goal in the 32^nd minute, Canada strengthened its hold on Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

 

The goal was Gerba’s fifth in his last four games for Canada, but did little to dim the enthusiasm of a crowd largely supportive of El Salvador and determined to enjoy the Cuscatlecos’ first visit to Crew Stadium. El Salvador (1-1-0) will play a decisive game against Jamaica on Friday as it seeks to advance to the quarterfinals. Canada (2-0-0) faces Costa Rica needing only a tie to advance, although Canada coach Stephen Hart said angling for the draw is not in his game plan.