United States 1-2 Canada: David helps continue Marsch´s impressive run

Canada continued their impressive run under Jesse Marsch after their Copa America exploits, beating the United States 2-1 in a friendly at Children’s Mercy Park.

Goals in either half from Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David handed Canada the advantage, with Luca de la Torre’s goal proving a mere consolation in another dominant display from the visitors.

A frenetic start to proceedings was rewarded in the 17th minute as Johnny Cardoso’s loose touch allowed David to tee up Shaffelburg to finish beyond Patrick Schulte.

Canada restricted their opponents to just one shot in the first-half but were unable to build their lead despite registering 11 attempts, five of which were on target.

But they got the goal their performance merited after the break, again pouncing on a mistake by Michael Varas’s side, with David finishing into the roof of the net.

De la Torre responded with a composed finish after neat play from substitute Aidan Morris, but Canada were able to see out the result with relative ease on enemy turf.

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Data Debrief: David dazzles in Kansas

Having already scored three goals in seven appearances for Lille this season, David transferred that goal-scoring touch to the international stage.

The 24-year-old impressed against the USA, recording more shots (four) and shots on target (three), while also registering an expected goals (xG) tally of 1.12 to Canada’s 1.95 total.

Canada’s triumph was their first win against the USMNT on American soil since 1957, ending the US’ 23-game unbeaten home run against them, the longest against any opponent in team history.