GOLAZONEWSCanada Secures Away Win Despite Early Davies Exit
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- Canada defeated Guatemala 3-2 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals.
- Captain Alphonso Davies was forced off the pitch just six minutes into his return to the starting XI.
- Manager Jesse Marsch was sent off during the match after receiving a red card.
Canada earned a narrow 3-2 victory against Guatemala in the first leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final. While the result provides the Canadian side with an advantage heading into the return fixture, the match was marked by an early setback for their captain.
Alphonso Davies, making his return to the starting lineup, was substituted in the sixth minute of play. Beyond the player's early departure, the encounter saw further drama on the sidelines as Canada head coach Jesse Marsch was dismissed from the game after being shown a red card.