Beijing Olympics 2008

Canada’s hopes to qualify in men’s soccer for the 2008 Olympics received a major blow when Haiti rallied late for a 2-1 victory Friday night in the CONCACAF qualifying tournament.

With one game left in Group B play, Canada fell to last place in the four-team group with one point. Haiti earned three points with the victory. Alain Gustave, who entered the game in the 33rd minute, tied the score in the 72nd minute with a 19-yard line drive inside the right post.
Then in the 84th minute, Leonel Saint-Preux won the game with a 40-yard shot from the right flank that fluttered over the outstretched right hand of goalkeeper Josh Wagenaar and into the upper-left corner of the net.
Tyler Rosenlund and Kyle Hall, newcomers to the starting lineup, combined to put Canada ahead in the 17th minute.
Hall dribbled along the right flank, outraced two defenders and crossed the ball to Rosenlund, who redirected the ball from nine yards.
Rosenlund replaced Tosaint Ricketts on the left flank and Hall started at forward for Will Johnson, who was suspended after receiving a red card Wednesday night against Mexico.
The top two teams will advance to the March 20 semifinals in Nashville, Tenn.

source: canadianpress.google.com