Arfield brings down a goal kick but Hoilett fouls and Honduras takes the ball back.
90' +1
Three minutes of added time coming up.
86'
The Canadians now sniffing around the box, ending wth Hutchinson shooting well wide.
82'
Canada with a half-chance inside the area. Need to do better there.
79'
E. Hernández enters the game and replaces M. Martínez.
Substitution Mario Roberto Martínez Hernández Eddie Gabriel Hernández Padilla
78'
Honduras getting easy looks at Borjan's goal now. The name of the game for the Canadians is not to concede more.
77'
Elis taken down by Borjan at the top of the box, which earns the keeper a yellow.
76'
M. Borjan gets yellow.
Yellow card Milan Borjan
75'
The game is starting to get stretched as tiring legs take hold.
73'
Boniek breaks through and tries to chip Borjan, but he hits the crossbar!
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71'
Canada needs a goal and Larin is taken out. I'm not sure I understand that move.
70'
B. García enters the game and replaces R. Quioto.
Substitution Romell Samir Quioto Robinson Óscar Boniek García Ramírez
69'
N. Ledgerwood enters the game and replaces C. Larin.
Substitution Cyle Larin Nikolas Ledgerwood
67'
Quioto's down getting treatment after Doneil Henry hauled him down inside the Honduran half. The Canadian defender is lucky to escape without a card, as Quioto seemed to be off to the races.
64'
A. Straith enters the game and replaces M. James.
Looks like James will not be able to continue. He's struggled since that injury near the end of the first half.
Substitution Manjrekar James Adam Straith
63'
Elis is played through by Martinez but Borjan is quick off his line to smother. That was a smart little through ball to break the lines.
61'
That said, the home side is very much in control at the moment.
60'
The game has slowed down again after a short burst in energyu for Honduras.
56'
T. Ricketts enters the game and replaces T. Akindele.
Hondurans gaining in confidence now, with the crowd "ole"ing every touch. A lot more one-touch soccer being played by the hosts.
Substitution Tesho Akindele Tosaint Ricketts
50'
R. Quioto has scored a goal for Honduras! Assist by A. Elis.
Hoilett's upended as he tries to carry the ball downfield. The ensuing free kick leads to little.
Goal Romell Samir Quioto Robinson! It's a classic counterattack as the cross from the right side hits the man on the left post for an easy tap-in. That seemed almost to be in slow-motion, as the heat seems to be taking it's toll.
Assist Alberto Josué Elis Martínez
48'
Claros and Edgar hit the deck as they challenge for a high ball at midfield. Both players are fine.
46'
C. Discua enters the game and replaces B. Acosta.
And we're back!
Substitution Bryan Josue Acosta Ramos Carlos Israel Discua Castellanos
45' +2
M. Martínez has scored a goal for Honduras!
Goal Mario Roberto Martínez Hernández! And just like that the home side is back in this match. Martinez hits a drive from outside the area that sends the stadium into raptures.
45'
This first half has been all around frustrating for the home side, with Canada very much packing things in on the defensive end and looking for the counterattack and set pieces.
44'
James is down after a tough challenge in front of his own net. The Hondurans are not happy, but he's getting an extended look by the training staff.
41'
Canada gets lucky as the ball bounces around inside the box but it doesn't fall to any of the many Hondurans in the vicinity.
39'
Honduras is looking to pour it on now, which isn't surprising. The very loud San Pedro Sula crowd has quietened down substantially.
35'
M. James has scored a goal for Canada! Assist by S. Arfield.
Assist Scott Arfield
GOAL MANJREKAR JAMES! Canada earns a corner and the big defender nods home for the 1-0 lead!
31'
Penalty shout for the Hondurans as James takes out a streaking player just outside the box. No call given.
29'
Figueroa and Larin get tangled up as the big Canadian tries to get to the ball in the Honduran end.
26'
Big save Borjan! Some sloppy play at the back by Canada leads to a point-blank effort that the goalkeeper parries wide. That was huge.
24'
Players are already starting to cramp up in the high heat of San Pedro Sula. Surprisingly, it's Lozano who is the first victim.
16'
James gives away a corner kick after a careless giveaway in his own half. The Hondurans squander the opportunity, though.
12'
Hoilett steps into a free kick from 25 yards out, but it's hit right at the wall.
11'
Canada gets closer to goal, with Larin getting a half-chance 10 yards out but it's cleared. No nerves on display from this Canadian side.
10'
Lozano gets a long-range shot but it's well-wide.
8'
Canada gets a corner kick, but the whistle is blown for a push.
6'
Akindele gets sent down the right side but he's well tackled.
1'
A lively start as the Hondurans unsurprisingly apply pressure to Canada in the opening minutes.
Good afternoon and welcome to Goal's LIVE commentary of Honduras vs. Canada. I'm Rudi Schuller (@RudiSchuller) and I'll be taking you through today's action.
The teams are tied in second place behind Mexico in Group A. The Mexicans have already qualified for the Hex, and today's match will go a long way in determining which side will join them.
Of course, San Pedro Sula is the site of Canada's biggest defeat in recent memory, as these two sides met in the same round in 2012. Honduras trounced Canada to the tune of 8-1, eliminating the North American side and costing Stephen Hart his job.
It's obviously a new cycle, but even 4 years later the match still stings many fans and players in the Canadian program. We'll see how they handle this one.
Both sides are vastly different from that fateful match four years ago, of course.
CANADA XI: Borjan, Henry, James, Jakovic, De Jong, Hoilett, Arfield, Hutchinson, Edgar, Akindele, Larin
That was a crazy half of soccer. Nothing flowed, it was physical and stop-start, and it looks like it will be a war of attrition.
It's obvious, but this is a MUCH different match from the infamous one four years ago. We'll see how the second 45 pans out, but right now the Hondurans have the momentum with that late goal.
That's it! Honduras takes the full three points to go clear in second, and the Canadians will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday.
It's going to take a lot of help from the already-advanced Mexicans for Canada to have a chance at leapfrogging Honduras now. Either Way, a win at BC Place is absolutely necessary.
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