Canada's Men Secure First FIFA U-17 World Cup Victory
Elijah Roche scored in the 88th minute, followed by Marius Aiyenero converting a stoppage-time penalty, as Canada achieved a remarkable 2-1 win over Uganda on Wednesday. This marked Canada's first victory in nine appearances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Match Highlights
- James Bogere opened the scoring in the 25th minute, giving Uganda a reason to celebrate in their debut FIFA tournament.
- Roche, who had earlier made a crucial goal-saving tackle, headed in Aghilas Sadek's corner to equalize late in the match in Doha, Qatar.
- After a video review, Uganda's John Asiimwe was penalized for bringing down Aiyenero in the box.
- Aiyenero, playing for Los Angeles FC 2, scored the winning penalty in the 98th minute, beating Uganda goalkeeper Gilbert Mazige.
Canada's Tournament Record
The Canadian men's team improved their record to 1 win, 20 losses, and 4 draws at the U-17 World Cup.
Since hosting the tournament in 1987, Canada has been outscored 71 to 13 over 25 games, including one goal by an Argentine own goal.
"Tonight is a proud moment for our program," said Canada head coach Mike Vitulano. "We wanted to set a new benchmark for the generations to come and did just that. The boys showed incredible character to come from behind, fight their way back and find a way to win late. It's a testament to their belief and togetherness. We'll enjoy this moment, but we're an ambitious group and our focus quickly shifts to preparing for the next match."
Canada's breakthrough victory in the FIFA U-17 World Cup showcases the team's resilience and marks a new milestone for their future aspirations.
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