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Late goal sends Canada to World Cup Round of 16
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Late goal sends Canada to World Cup Round of 16

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in their first knockout match at the World Cup, with Stephen Eustáquio scoring the winning goal in stoppage time.
  • The victory secures Canada's advancement to the Round of 16, where they will face the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco match.
  • Star player Alphonso Davies made his tournament debut after recovering from a hamstring injury, coming on as a substitute in the second half.

Stephen Eustáquio's dramatic late goal propelled Canada into the World Cup Round of 16, securing a 1-0 victory over South Africa at SoFi Stadium. The midfielder's strike in the 92nd minute was the decisive moment in a match between two nations making their first appearance in a knockout stage.

Canada, participating in their third World Cup, advanced from the group stage for the first time since 1986. They will now face the winner of the upcoming match between the Netherlands and Morocco in their next fixture.

The Canadian squad also saw the long-awaited debut of their biggest star, Alphonso Davies. The Bayern Munich winger, hampered by a hamstring injury leading up to the tournament, missed all three group stage matches. His introduction as a substitute in the second half provided a significant boost to the home crowd.

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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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