Every win by Canada is a big win

Canada started off the Concacaf Gold cup this Evening in Los Angelas on the strong foot by downing Caribbean Giant Jamaica 1-0. Not an easy feat for Canada who just a year ago in world cup qualifying failed to get by Jamaica.But that was under much maligned Manager Dale Mitchell.In his stead Steven Hart has returned to take the reigns of Canada.And the difference in performance and play is startlingly better. Under Steven Harts guidance Canada look like an organized calm unit capable of ruffling feathers in this tournament.

Canada won 1-0 on a fantastic finish by Ali Gerba who scored off of a Kevin Kckenna cross, Gerba in stride struck the weighted cross with a fantastic right foot volley into the side netting.The MK Dons Forward wreaked havoc all day with his pace and ability to run off passes. It was an impressive effort by Canada who looked strong.

Their was a five minute period in the Second half where Toronto FC's Greg Sutton was forced to save some Canadian bacon with fantastic saves including a breakaway stop. That was enough on the day.Most managers rely on their keepers to make one save per half beyond their regular duties to help their teams achieve victory.Tonight Greg Sutton made two back to back and it was enough for Canada.

Full credit to Steven Hart who demands Canada value possession.Good horizontal movement through Julian De Guzman and quick direct balls down the flanks kept Jamaica chasing most of the evening.

Full credit to Canada.If these efforts could only translate into excellent performances for World Cup qualifying, nights like this would carry more weight.Canada play their next game Tuesday night versus El Salvador who tonight are playing Costa Rica. Outlook is cautiously optimistic.