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U-19 USMNT Earns Draw Against Canada in Third Test Match

Nov. 22, 2017, 8:14 p.m. (ET)

Images Courtesy of Thomas Tarala

MOORPARK, Calif. - November 22, 2017 - The U.S. U-19 Men's National Team, made up of all U-18 athletes except for two players, and Canada's U-18 Men's Team went head-to-head in match three of the series at Moorpark College in Moorpark, Calif. After trading goals throughout the game, the final score resulted in a tie of 3-3. With both USA and Canada tallying a win and the result today, the series winner will be decided tomorrow, Thursday, November 23 at 10 a.m. PT.

November 22, 2017 | 12:00 p.m. PT
Match 3: USA 3, Canada 3

The U-19 USMNT started strong in the first quarter, earning their first offensive penalty corner just two minutes in. The initial shot was deflected off a Canada defender's foot earning USA a second attempt. The crisp execution of the insert, trap and subsequent drag flick from Garry Singh (Corona, Calif.) put USA on the board first. Five minutes later, Canada responded to tie up the match at 1-1. Back-to-back chances on penalty corners came for USA, but they were unable to convert. With less than a minute remaining in the quarter, Canada earned a penalty corner and USA's goalkeeper David Kristof (Darien, Conn.) easily made the save.

In the second quarter, USA continued the theme of starting strong as they attacked early and earned a penalty corner 30 second in, but the chance went wide. Canada ramped up their pressure and earned four penalty corners in a 2 and half minute span, converting on the fourth attempt. USA's goalkeeper Kristof made the save but Canada quickly scored off the rebound to make it USA 1, Canada 2.

USA came out on attack in third earning two penalty corners within the first five minutes but Canada's goalkeeper denied both shots. Continuing to search for the equalizer, captain Christian DeAngelis (Doylestown, Pa.) charged the attacking circle forcing the goalkeeper into a contact battle and as the ball rolled away from the goalkeeper, Alberto Montilla (Allen, Texas) took the opportunity to slide it into the goal and even the score at 2-2

With a deadlocked score heading into the fourth quarter, the match was anyone's game. USA looked to pull ahead early but the earned penalty corner was unsuccessful. USA continued to move the ball looking to threaten once they saw an opening. Montilla took a shot which was cleared by Canada's goalkeeper, leading to a bit of a scramble in front of the goal. DeAngelis was able to find an opening and grab the go-ahead goal. USA tried to open the lead on another penalty cover, but were unable to finish. In a series of three defensive back-to-back penalty corners, with saves by Colin Hennessy (Marlborough, Mass.) and DeAngelis on the first two attempts, Canada scored on the third try at the 13:46 minute mark.

Match Roster: Breslow, Curtis, DeAngelis (C), Govaert, Hawley, Heller, Hennessy, Hommes, Jackson, Kristof (GK), Mendoza, Montilla, Quaile, Schiller, Sharma, G. Singh, Stuart (GK), Walshaw

"Today we saw some of the best hockey we’ve played all week," said Rutger Wiese, USMNT Head Coach. "I’m excited about what our guys are learning. It was a great game between USA and Canada. The game was hard fought from both sides."