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Match 35 Edmonton - Commonwealth Stadium
Rain
08 July
Canada
0:2
Congo
0:2 (0:1)
  • Ermejea NGAKOSSO (26')
  • Gracia IKOUMA (60')

Referee Howard WEBB (ENG)

Summary

Congo end the Canadian dream

Congo end the Canadian dream

Jubilant Congo reached the Round of 16 in style as Canada bowed out of their own tournament early after a 2-0 defeat for the hosts in heavy downpours in Edmonton on 8 July, 2007.Playing conditions were extremely difficult and made the Commonwealth Stadium's precious-few covered seats the hottest tickets in town. Congo took the lead against the run of play in the 26th minute when Jacques ...

Highlights

Line-up

CAN
CGO
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Dale MITCHELL (CAN)
(FRA) Eddie HUDANSKI
Officials
  • Referee: Howard WEBB (ENG)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Darren CANN (ENG)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Michael MULLARKEY (ENG)
  • Fourth official: Ravshan IRMATOV (UZB)
  • Misses next match if booked
  • Not eligible to play

Photos

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  • Canada - Congo
  • Canada - Congo

Quotes

Eddie Hudanski: "There was great unity among the players tonight and we had fantastic support. The fans were so loud and colourful and that gave us a lot of power."

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STATISTICS
CanadaStatisticsCongo
21Shots17
13Corner kicks4
3Yellow cards0
0Second yellow card and red card0
1Red Cards0
56%Possession (%)44%