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Peter Nelson opened the scoring for Canada in the fourth minute with a penalty kick from 48 metres out to go up 3-0. The U.S. responded moments later, with a penalty kick from Luke Carty to tie the game.
Two tries by American Connor Mooneyham gave the U.S. a 10-point lead in the 15th minute. With back-to-back penalties to the U.S., Canada went on the attack, stringing together several phases to create a prime scoring opportunity for Nic Benn. While the ball was held up on his first scoring attempt, Benn got Canada their first try in the 26th minute off the lineout, receiving a pass from Andrew Quattrin.
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Carty kicked a second penalty for the U.S., taking advantage of a yellow card to Calixto Martinez in the 47th minute. Down a player, Canada was forced onto the defence.
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Cooper Coats made an impact off the bench in the 60th minute, adding a second try to Canada香蕉视频直播檚 score. A good conversion from Nelson put the game at 28-15, with neither team able to score through the final 20 minutes of action.
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With losses to both Japan and the U.S, Canada finishes at the bottom of Pool B, and will now travel to Japan for its final match of the Pacific Nations Cup. The fifth-place playoff will take place on Sept. 14 in Tokyo, with Canada香蕉视频直播檚 opponent still to be determined.
The Canadian Press
