Canada out of Paralympic goalball after dominating performance by Amy Burk

P.E.I.'s Amy Burk and Canada's goalball team are done at the Paralympicsfollowing a loss to the U.S. team in the quarter finals Wednesday, but Burk is already looking ahead to Tokyo.

Afterthe 2-0 loss to the U.S., Canada exited with a 2-3 record and sixth place finish.

"Every time we play the Americans it's kind of like the flip of a coin who's going to win," Burk told CBC P.E.I.'sIslandMorning.

"We know each other so well. We know how to beat them and they know how to beat us."

Burk, playing in her third Paralympics, put on a dominating performance for Canada.Herplaywas critical in Canada's two wins.

She scored 12 of Canada's 16 goals in the tournament. That included two of three in Canada's win over Ukraine, and all six in Canada's win over Australia.

Great experiencein Rio

Despite budget cuts just before the Paralympics got underway, Burk said the games ran smoothly for the athletes.

She was also thrilled by the crowds at the goalball games, with as many as 8,000 fans at some games.

"I can't stress enough how supportive the Brazilian fans have been here," said Burk.

Looking ahead

Burk said Canada's teamisyoung with a lot of potential, and she is looking forward to the Paralympics in Tokyo.

"I'm just going to keep pushing it forward and I hope to get 20 goals in Tokyo," she said.

Goalball is played by visually-impaired athletes, who wear blackout goggles during matches to ensure equality. The game is played by attempting to throw a ball into the other team's net.

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