QUEBEC -- Eugenie Bouchard gave Canada a 2-0 lead over Slovakia on Saturday in the Fed Cup World Group playoff tie at Laval University. Cheap Jerseys From China . It took world No. 18 Bouchard two hours seven minutes to beat No. 137 Kristina Kucova in three sets 7-6 (0), 2-6, 6-1. "I didnt play well today. I am proud the way I fought through it" said Bouchard after the match. The Montreal native started very slowly, not being able to find her rhythm, committing unforced errors and double faulting on important points. "Lack of consistency was a big issue for me today" she added. Down 0-3 in the opening set, Bouchard started winning some key rallies, and after tying the set 6-6 she won seven points in a row in the tiebreaker to take the first set 7-6. But Kucova, who never finished a season being ranked inside the WTAs Top 100, played with even more determination. Hitting winners off both sides with her two-handed groundstrokes she won the second set quickly and decisively. "I know I can play well against top players," said Kucova. "This year Ive already play 3 set matches against Flavia (Pennetta) and Alize (Cornet). Ive lost, but I know I can play at their level." Bouchard then centred herself and cruised to a 6-1 win in the final set. Earlier, Aleksandra Wozniak earned a 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 win over Jana Cepelova in the first match of the tie. The Blainville, Que., native trailed 2-5 in the second set before she began playing more confidently off the ground, moving her opponent around the court and forcing errors from the young Slovak. "It was a difficult match," said Wozniak. "Weve never played before so I was focusing on reading her game, and this is why I was missing so much in the beginning of the match" Cepelova, ranked almost 100 spots higher than Wozniak, twice served for the match in the second and third sets but couldnt finish off the win. "I wanted to win this match so much! Ive been here for 12 days waiting for today," said Wozniak. "It was so close, and I thought Ive already won this match" Canada can secure a spot in the World Group I for 2015 in the first reverse singles match, when Bouchard plays Cepelova. The Canadians only need to win one match on Sunday to beat Slovakia for a place in the elite World Group. "But I have to play much better than today. Have to find my consistency before tomorrows match " said Bouchard. After the first match between Bouchard and Cepelova, Wozniak will face Kucova, and in doubles competition Torontos Sharon Fichman and Ottawas Gabriela Dabrowski will play Janette Husarova and Cepelova. Jerseys NFL Cheap . Levante, which had lost five straight including a Copa del Rey game last weekend, fell behind at its Ciutat de Valencia stadium when Ionut Sapanura opened the scoring for Elche in the 26th minute. Jerseys Cheap Wholesale . The 12th-ranked Haas served well throughout the match at the Ibirapuera arena, allowing only one break point to the 152nd-ranked Italian. Both players held serve until the first-set tiebreak, when Haas stepped up his game to easily clinch the set.England U20 head coach Keith Downing believes a patient approach is the best way to develop Marcus Rashfords international career. Rashford has earned rave reviews after breaking into Manchester Uniteds first team last month, scoring four goals in his first two games and netting the match winner against City at the Etihad Stadium last weekend.The 18-year-olds performances for United have seen calls for him to be selected by Roy Hodgson for Englands senior side, but Downing feels the U20s, who play Canada on Sunday, are best for the teenagers development. Weve obviously been in contract with Roy, Downing told Sky Sports News HQ. And well have discussions in the next week or two but I think its slowly, slowly with him.I think we dont need to rush him too soon, obviously he will be in Roys thoughts but I think we have to make a slow, steady progression. 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Southgate: Hold Rashford back Marcus Rashford should not be promoted to senior England team, says Gareth Southgate I think one of Marcuss strengths, after meeting him the first time this week, hes a well-grounded boy, mature, very humble, got lots of humility and I think that in itself is a great asset to have as a player.Im sure that he knows hes got a lot to learn and certainly this claim to fame over the last few weeks hasnt affected him. Also See: Rose to make England debut Hodgson: Alli like new Robson Cahill to captain England Sneijder out of England clash ' ' '