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Belize 1 Canada 1: McCaulay magic can't halt North Americans

Canada did enough to advance to the fourth round of CONCACAF's World Cup qualifying, via a 1-1 draw with Belize on Tuesday.

After a 3-0 first-leg win on home soil, the Canadians' aggregate buffer was never really under threat despite a promising showing from Jorge Nunez's hosts at FFB Field in Belmopan.

However, Belize's hopes of advancing - they needed to win by four goals to stay alive for Russia 2018 - were dented when Will Johnson powered home in the shadows of half-time.

With a bevy of players inside the area, the ball was bundled out towards the 'D' at the top of the box - from which the Portland Timbers captain struck a fine finish into the bottom-left corner of the target, beyond Belize custodian Shane Orio.

Borjan made another stunning point-blank save from a McAuley header in the dying seconds to keep the score level on the night.