Cavallini scores winner on late penalty as Canada tops Japan 2-1 in FIFA World Cup tuneup
A Lucas Cavallini penalty kick in extra time that barely crossed the line provided Canada with an upset 2-1 win at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Eustáquio was kept out of the Canadian-Japan friendly after suffering a knock in training on Wednesday.The win against Japan pushed Canada's record to 3-2-3 since its successful World Cup CONCACAF qualifying run concluded last March. "It was important for our confidence to get a result, and to win was the icing on the cake," Herdman said.
Japan caught Herdman's side off guard with an early goal. Yuki Soma positioned himself inside Canadian defender Kamal Miller to redirect Gaku Shibabaski's pinpoint down-the-middle long ball into the box.Canada tied the match in the 21st minute off a corner kick. Junior Hoilett found Atiba Hutchinson, whose touch found the 35-year-old Steven Vitoria near the far post.Canada had possession for 55 per cent of the game.
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