Canada's Historic First Win at FIFA U-17 World Cup
Elijah Roche scored in the 88th minute, and Marius Aiyenero converted a stoppage-time penalty, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory for Canada over Uganda on Wednesday. This marked Canada's first-ever win in nine appearances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Match Highlights
- James Bogere opened the scoring for Uganda in the 25th minute, celebrating the country's debut in a FIFA tournament.
- Roche, who had earlier made a crucial goal-saving tackle, leveled the score by heading in a corner from Aghilas Sadek late in the game in Doha, Qatar.
- After video review, Uganda's John Asiimwe was penalized for fouling Aiyenero in the box.
- Aiyenero, a substitute who plays for Los Angeles FC 2, converted the penalty in the 98th minute to clinch the win.
Team Performance and History
With this win, Canada improved their FIFA U-17 World Cup record to 1 win, 20 losses, and 4 draws. In previous 25 matches, Canada has been outscored 71-13, including one own goal by an Argentine player during the 1987 tournament they hosted.
"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."
Summary: Canada's U-17 men's team achieved a landmark first victory at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, showcasing resilience and setting new standards for the future of the program.
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