Canada Defeats Suriname 1-0 in Quarterfinal

Canada secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Suriname in the first leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal on Friday, thanks to a late goal from Junior Hoilett in the 82nd minute. The Canadians dominated possession and outshot Suriname 13-2, but struggled to convert chances, with notable misses from Ali Ahmed and Tani Oluwaseyi, who hit the posts. Hoilett's goal came after a well-placed pass from Jonathan David, marking Hoilett's 16th goal for Canada. The win gives Canada an advantage heading into the second leg in Toronto on Tuesday, where they aim to secure a spot in the Nations League Finals. Meanwhile, other quarterfinal matches saw the U.S. and Panama win 1-0 against Jamaica and Costa Rica, respectively, while Honduras upset Mexico 2-0. The winners of these quarterfinals will also qualify for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.