POST-GAME: Borjan on THAT save, the emotions of beating U.S., and what he told teammates

The Canadian men’s national team’s magical World Cup Qualifying run had another spell to cast on Sunday afternoon, as they triumphed 2-0 in Hamilton, Ontario over the United States to extend their lead atop the Concacaf Octagonal round with just four matches left to play. Cyle Larin got the hosts on the board with a dream start just seven minutes in, as a quick piece of transitional linkup play worked like a charm to make it 1-0.

Canada weathered a storm throughout the game, holding firm under pressure (with some help from goalkeeper Milan Borjan, of course) and keeping the Americans’ high-profile attackers at bay. At last, on the absolute brink of the fulltime whistle, it was Samuel Adekugbe who delivered in spectacular fashion, seizing on a ball in the U.S. half and blasting a a strike from the top of the box past the visiting ‘keeper to put the 2-0 result on ice.