After Canada secured a 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday, head coach Jesse Marsh did not hesitate to hail his players as “Canadian heroes.” This marked the first-ever win for the “Maple Leafs” in a World Cup playoff match.
During the broadcast, Marsh was heard speaking to his players on the field following Stephen Eustáquio’s 92nd-minute goal, which sealed Canada’s triumph over South Africa.
“People like to say that the gathering on the field after the game is just for show, and I don’t care. Honestly, it doesn’t matter to me,” Marsh told reporters after the match. “In moments like these, people are torn apart emotionally, so you have to make the most of it.
I wanted to convey to them how significant this moment is for the sport and the national team. It’s a shame we couldn’t do it in Vancouver, but being their coach is a great honor, and it motivates me every day.”
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