Frustration was palpable in the ranks of the Canada men’s soccer team, who were defeated by the United States in the Gold Cup quarterfinals in Cincinnati on Sunday night, and it took the intervention of several men to prevent a general row near the switch rooms.
In a video posted by a user on Twitter, we can clearly see the players of the two teams going to their respective facilities full of animosity. Near the entrance leading to those of the victors, the maple leaf standard-bearers exchanged bittersweet words and a few jabs with their rivals, which immediately caused a crowd.
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Later in this clip, it is possible to witness a lively verbal contest, with instructors, security guards, and other staff intervening to calm the protagonists’ spirits.
The Americans prevailed 3-2 on penalties after 120 minutes of play ended in a 2-2 draw.