Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Marsch: Canada 'not satisfied' with Copa QF berth

Written by 
Published in Soccer
Saturday, 29 June 2024 22:27

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he and his team are "not satisfied" yet after qualifying for the Copa América quarterfinals for the first time, on their tournament debut.

Canada drew 0-0 with Chile at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday to finish second in Group A on four points, behind world champions Argentina.

They'll face the winners of Group B -- with Venezuela currently leading the group -- in the last eight on July 5 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

"We are not satisfied. The group is not satisfied. They want to keep going," Marsch said in his post-match news conference. "They know, no matter who our next opponent is, it will be a difficult match. But they believe in themselves. We're excited for this next challenge."

Chile defender Gabriel Suazo was sent off after receiving his second yellow card in the 27th minute to give Canada a man advantage, but the game remained tight, with Canada substitute Tani Oluwaseyi having a goal disallowed for offside in added time.

"I'm challenging them to grow and get better, to be more savvy professionals, more mature players," Marsch said. "I've been incredibly impressed by them, from the first training session. I'm enjoying being their coach. I'm proud of this accomplishment. But again, we're not satisfied."

Canada were beaten 2-0 by Argentina in the tournament's opening game in Atlanta on June 20, before beating Peru 1-0 five days later.

Saturday's 0-0 draw with Chile was enough to progress to the quarterfinals, after Argentina beat Peru 2-0 in the night's other game.

"I thought we would get out of the group, I really did," Marsch said. "I knew it would be a big challenge. Mostly, I was trying to prepare the team for the savviness and intelligence of what South American teams are.

"We've had to grow up, and understand what South American edge and power and competitive will is like ... We've grown. Not just from a football perspective, but a maturity perspective."

Marsch only took charge of Canada in May, having been out of management since leaving Leeds in February 2023.

"When I took the job, I knew the group," Marsch said on Saturday. "I knew the task at hand was going to be difficult. But we've played five matches, and had clean sheets in eight of the 10 halves.

"There was a lot of talk about defensive frailties, and no-one was sure how the team would be able to defend. But the entire team has been tactically very organised, disciplined. We've looked athletic and strong in every match."

"We need a little bit more of an edge," Marsch added. "I need them to be mad at me sometimes when they don't play, I need them to be a bit angry with the coach on certain decisions, but we'll get there. This is part of the maturation, the demand and expectation we have for each other, what this is really going to require."

Chile -- who won the Copa América in 2015 and 2016 -- failed to score in their three games at the tournament.

"This team can score goals," assistant coach Sergio Santin insisted in his post-match news conference, with coach Ricardo Gareca serving a one-match ban after his team returned to the field late for the second half of their game with Argentina.

"We believe that these forwards will score goals. In the Copa América, the [lack of] goals, I have to accept that. But I believe, and we believe, in the forwards we have."

Read 13 times

Soccer

Turner in goal for U.S., Musah takes Weah's place

Turner in goal for U.S., Musah takes Weah's place

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Goalkeeper Matt Turner is in the starting lineu...

Costa saves three penalties to help Portugal win Euro shootout

Costa saves three penalties to help Portugal win Euro shootout

Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three penalties as Portugal won 3-0 in a shootout against a brave S...

Messi headlines MLS All-Star team for first time

Messi headlines MLS All-Star team for first time

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLionel Messi will headline the MLS All-Star roster for the first ti...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Sources: Harris back with Magic on 2-year deal

Sources: Harris back with Magic on 2-year deal

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFree agent guard Gary Harris has agreed to a two-year, $14 million...

Sources: Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314M extension

Sources: Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314M extension

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBoston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has agreed on a five-year, $314 co...

Baseball

Mets' Nimmo sits; fainted in hotel room, cut head

Mets' Nimmo sits; fainted in hotel room, cut head

EmailPrintWASHINGTON -- New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo missed Monday night's 9-7 win over th...

Jays scratch Vlad (hand) from lineup vs. Astros

Jays scratch Vlad (hand) from lineup vs. Astros

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTORONTO -- Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was scra...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated