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Canada Hosts Suriname in Crucial Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal
Canada is set to host Suriname in the second leg of their Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday, November 19, at BMO Field in Toronto. The Canadians hold a slim 1-0 aggregate lead after a hard-fought victory in the first leg, thanks to a late goal by Junior Hoilett in the 81st minute.
In the first leg, Canada dominated possession and out-shot Suriname 13-2, but were repeatedly denied by Suriname’s goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen until Hoilett’s decisive strike. Despite the narrow win, Canada coach Jesse Marsch expressed satisfaction with the result but acknowledged the need for his team to be more clinical in front of goal.
For the second leg, Marsch has emphasized that Canada will not sit on their lead but instead will be aggressive and aim to win the game outright. “We will be aggressive. We will go after this game to win, not to just preserve the lead,” Marsch stated.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) and will be broadcast in the United States on Paramount+ and the CBS Sports Golazo Network. In Canada, the game will be televised on OneSoccer and available to stream on Fubo Canada.
Suriname, despite their defensive efforts in the first leg, are expected to make minimal changes to their lineup. They will likely rely on Real Sociedad forward Sheraldo Becker and record goalscorer Gleofilo Vlijter to pose a threat to Canada’s defense.
Canada, meanwhile, will be without key players Alphonso Davies and Lucas Cavallini due to injury and fatigue. The team is expected to field a strong lineup, with Jonathan David and Cyle Larin forming the strike partnership and Ali Ahmed and Richie Laryea providing width as wing-backs.
The betting odds favor Canada significantly, with the hosts listed as -1250 favorites on the 90-minute money line, while Suriname are +2900 underdogs. A draw is priced at +650, and the over/under for total goals is 4.5.
This match is crucial for both teams as they vie for a spot in the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League. Canada aims to continue their unbeaten streak under coach Jesse Marsch, while Suriname seeks an upset to keep their hopes alive.
