Adriana Leon scored to give Canada a 1\u002D0 win against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, in the first of two exhibition games between the sides. They…
Adriana Leon scored to give Canada a 1-0 win against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, in the first of two exhibition games between the sides. They face each other again Tuesday in Sydney.Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan turned away seven shots to collect the shutout for Canada, who qualified for the World Cup next summer in Australia and New Zealand by finishing second at the Concacaf Championship to the United States in July. “I think the shape was going to be a feature of this tour,” Priestman said. “I think we have to evolve heading to the World Cup. I think some of our realities help with that too. Overall, I think it was good.Article content
Canada was the better team early with Leon, Nichelle Prince, Jordyn Huitema, Jessie Fleming and Julia Grosso creating problems for Australia’s back line. Sinclair played a holding midfielder role while the younger legs around her did most of the running.Article content Leon had one of her best games in a Canadian jersey and it wasn’t long before she became a target of a number of late challenges by the Australians.Article content
In the second half, Priestman emptied her substitutes bench, bringing on veterans Desiree Scott and Sophie Schmidt to try and hold the lead. Priestman also brought on Awujo, who plays with at the University of Southern California and Larisey of Celtic FC of Scotland.
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