English:
Australia Snatch Narrow Victory in Low-Scoring Match in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec – In a friendly match held at Saputo Stadium, Australia secured a 1-0 victory over Canada. The game, characterized by a scarcity of goal-scoring opportunities, was decided in the 71st minute thanks to a goal by N. Irankunda.
Despite Canada dominating possession with 54%, they failed to convert this dominance into clear-cut chances. In fact, they only registered one shot, which went wide. Australia, with 46% possession, also struggled to create danger, finishing the match with a single shot that resulted in the winning goal.
The match was also marked by a series of yellow cards, reflecting the intensity with which both teams contested the ball. D. Cornelius and R. Laryea were cautioned for Canada, while M. Toure and A. O’Neill received cards for the Australian side. A close contest, but with little offensive efficiency from either team.
Substitutions australia: at minute 57 J. Italiano came in and L. Miller went out., at minute 57 K. Rowles came in and J. Bos went out., at minute 58 M. Balard came in and P. Yazbek went out., at minute 73 M. Toure came in and M. Duke went out., at minute 83 C. Metcalfe came in and M. Boyle went out., at minute 90 N. Irankunda came in and D. Arzani went out.
Substitutions canada: at minute 63 A. Ahmed came in and J. Shaffelburg went out., at minute 63 C. Larin came in and P. David went out., at minute 69 D. Cornelius came in and L. De Fougerolles went out., at minute 69 N. Saliba came in and M. Choiniere went out., at minute 77 T. Buchanan came in and L. Millar went out., at minute 77 N. Sigur came in and T. Oluwaseyi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Canada
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Australia
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