Paulo Bento urges focus on task against Iran after UAE’s stunning win in Qatar

Canada open Asian Cup qualifying with tough test against Uruguay

Canada will open its 2023 Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a tough test against Uruguay on Thursday in Amman, Jordan. Canada is ranked 38th in the FIFA world rankings, while Uruguay is ranked 13th.

Canada has never qualified for the Asian Cup, but it will be looking to make a statement in this tournament. The Canadians will be led by Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, who is one of the most exciting young players in the world.

Uruguay will be a tough opponent for Canada, but the Canadians will be confident that they can get a result. Canada has a good record against South American teams, and they will be looking to continue that trend against Uruguay.

Canada’s Bento says no panic after narrow Asian Cup qualifying win

Canada coach Paulo Bento said there was no need to panic after his team’s narrow 2-1 win over Bahrain in their opening 2023 Asian Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Canada took the lead through Cyle Larin in the eighth minute, but Bahrain equalized through Mahdi Al-Humaidan in the 57th minute. Alphonso Davies scored the winning goal for Canada in the 79th minute.

Bento said he was pleased with his team’s performance, but he admitted that there were some areas that needed improvement.

Canada’s Davies scores brace as Canadians crush Iran 4-0 in Asian Cup qualifier

Canada’s Alphonso Davies scored a brace as the Canadians crushed Iran 4-0 in their 2023 Asian Cup qualifier on Tuesday in Vancouver.

Davies opened the scoring for Canada in the second minute, and he added another goal in the 59th minute. Cyle Larin and Jonathan David also scored goals for Canada.

The win was Canada’s second in as many games in Asian Cup qualifying. Canada will now face Uruguay in its final qualifying match on June 14.

Canada’s Asian Cup hopes alive after playoffs win over Uzbekistan

Canada’s hopes of qualifying for the 2023 Asian Cup are alive after they defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in a playoff match on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar.

Canada took the lead through Cyle Larin in the 45th minute, but Uzbekistan equalized through Eldor Shomurodov in the 51st minute. Alphonso Davies scored the winning goal for Canada in the 80th minute.

The win was Canada’s third in four games in Asian Cup qualifying. Canada will now face the United Arab Emirates in the final playoff match on June 14.