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Canada Displays Offensive Prowess in Toronto Victory over Ukraine
In a vibrant friendly match held at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada showcased their offensive power by defeating Ukraine. The match, part of the round of preparatory friendlies, witnessed a convincing performance by the Canadian team, who knew how to take advantage of their opportunities in front of the goal.
Jonathan David opened the scoring early with a double in the 4th and 24th minutes, showcasing his goal-scoring instinct. P. David extended the lead in the 31st minute, consolidating a dominant first half for Canada.
While Ukraine attempted to react in the second half, the Canadian defense remained firm. T. Buchanan scored the fourth goal for Canada in the 81st minute. Ukraine managed to reduce the deficit with goals from I. Zabarnyi in the 82nd minute and O. Zinchenko from a penalty in the 90th minute, but it was not enough to reverse the result.
Despite having less possession (37% versus 63%), Canada was more effective in their attacks, converting 4 of their 13 shots into goals. Ukraine, despite having more shots on target (8 versus 6), failed to capitalize on their possession. The match was interrupted by several fouls (16 by Canada and 11 by Ukraine) and one yellow card for Canada.
The meeting at BMO Field served as a valuable test for both teams ahead of their future commitments.
Substitutions canada: at minute 46 D. Jebbison came in and P. David went out., at minute 64 J. Knight-Lebel came in and D. Cornelius went out., at minute 64 R. Laryea came in and N. Sigur went out., at minute 64 J. Nelson came in and J. Shaffelburg went out., at minute 79 C. Larin came in and J. David went out., at minute 85 S. Adekugbe came in and Z. Bassong went out.
Substitutions ukraine: at minute 58 O. Pikhalyonok came in and M. Shaparenko went out., at minute 66 D. Riznyk came in and A. Trubin went out., at minute 66 M. Mykhaylenko came in and R. Yaremchuk went out., at minute 66 O. Zubkov came in and V. Tsygankov went out., at minute 66 O. Gutsulyak came in and M. Matviienko went out., at minute 89 V. Kabaev came in and I. Kaliuzhnyi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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