Overview

• Jonathan David opened the scoring in the 53rd minute and Tajon Buchanan doubled the lead three minutes later to seal the victory.
• El Salvador was reduced to nine men in the first half after Santos Ortiz and Jairo Henriquez were shown red cards.
• By defeating El Salvador, Canada concluded Group B with seven points from two wins and a draw, advancing as group winners.
• The Canadians controlled play with 80 percent possession, 14 shots and 12 corners compared to El Salvador’s one corner and single shot off target.
• Coach Jesse Marsch returned from a two-game suspension to guide the side and will lead Canada against Guatemala in Sunday’s quarterfinal in Minneapolis.