It was not the start Jesse Marsch was hoping for.
Despite a brilliant start to the match on Friday, the Canadian Men’s National Team could not keep the Netherlands at bay. The Dutch ran riot in the second half to secure a 4-0 win in front of their own fans.
New Era Brings Structure & Energy
For anyone who has followed Jesse Marsch throughout his career, the opening stages of this match should be no surprise.
Canada came out full of energy, pressing the Dutch in a 4-2-4 when they were playing out from the back, forcing turnovers and attacking vertically and directly. A high line from Canada invited the Dutch to try…