Canada hold Mexico to 1-1 draw in World Cup qualifier

Mexico were held to a 1-1 draw by visitors Cana in final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifer on Thursday at Estio Azteca. It was Cana third ever draw against Mexico.

result dropped Mexico to second spot World Cup qualifying standings.

Jorge Sanchez opened scoring for El Tri in 21st minute, before Cana responded with a strike from Jonathan Osorio in 42nd minute.

goal was Cana's first at Estio Azteca since 1980.

match was temporarily halted in second half due to homophobic chants from home crowd.

Mexico's soccer federation has been disciplined on multiple occasions by FIFA for chanting of homophobic slurs by fans.