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Canada in WC knockouts, miss chance to top group
Key takeaways
- Canada finished second in the group, still qualifying for the knockouts for the first time.
- Promise David's goal for the home side within seconds of entering the action as a substitute on 76 minutes gave Canada hope of a dramatic fightback but they were unable to score the crucial equaliser.
- Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver on Tuesday.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Canada lost home advantage as World Cup co-hosts after a 2-1 defeat against Switzerland denied Jesse Marsch's team top spot in Group B and left them facing a round of 32 tie in the United States.
Second-half goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi secured Switzerland's win and ensured that Murat Yakin's side finished as Group B winners which earns them a round of 32 game in Vancouver against a third-place qualifier on July 2.
Canada finished second in the group, still qualifying for the knockouts for the first time.
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