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With one point under their belt, the Canadian men's U-23 team now turn their attention to Haiti for the second match of the CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualification Tournament. The two sides will meet on 14 March at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA (17.30).

Canada pulled off a 1:1 draw with México in its opening match on 12 March. Canada scored early (Will Johnson, 3') before México tied the match on a penalty (Luis Ángel Landín, 22'). Both teams were down to 10 players by match's end, but neither side could score the winner. The Méxicans, though, clearly had the advantage in the second half.

"We know that there is a lot of work ahead of us," explains head coach Nick Dasovic. "If we don't (do the work), we won't be going to Tennessee."

Canada is playing three matches in five days in round-robin competition in Carson, CA. Canada faces México on 12 March (1:1), Haiti on 14 March and Guatemala on 16 March. Canada needs to finish first or second in its group to advance to the 20 March semi-final in Nashville, TN. Canada would then need to beat their opponent from the opposite group (United States, Cuba, Honduras or Panama) to advance to the 23 March final. By winning the semi-final, Canada would also qualify for the Men's Olympic Football Tournament in Bejing this August.

Dasovic explains that the team needed to come out strong against México who were under a lot of pressure from their fans to perform well. Canada's early goal helped their cause. In the second half, though, the Canadians didn't have the same legs as they did in the first, especially because the North American-based players were just getting back into season and the European-based players were just getting used to the switch in time zone. Some of Canada's European-based club players only arrived in California a day or two before the 12 March match.

Next up for Canada is Haiti, who lost their opening-night match 0:1 to Guatemala. Haiti has never qualified for the Men's Olympic Football Tournament. For Haiti players born 1985 or later, they have competed in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007 (1990s).

Canada last competed in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament at Los Angeles 1984. They also took part in Montréal 1976 (as tournament hosts) and were Olympic Champions at St. Louis 1904. For Canadian players born 1985 or later, they have competed in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Nederland 1985 (1985s) and FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 (1987s).