(Sanlúcar De Barrameda) Canada took advantage of an own goal and Cloé Lacasse’s first goal with the senior team to defeat Argentina 2-0 on Thursday in a friendly women’s soccer match.
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Both teams lacked finishing around the net in the first half at Estadio Sanluqueno. However, Canada took advantage of reinforcements in the second half and opened the scoring in the 68e minute.
After a good exchange between Évelyne Viens and Simi Awujo, Viens rushed towards a free ball in the Argentine penalty area. She joined the ball at the same time as goalkeeper Vanina Correa. Following the collision, the ball bounced off full-back Vanessa Santana and into the goal.
Lacasse, who was in his 12e out with the Canadian team, then widened the gap to the 87e minute, taking advantage of a cross from Clarissa Larisey. A goal from Viens late in the game was canceled due to offside.
Argentina defended with one player less from the 57e minute of play. Marina Delgado took the direction of the dressing room following a contact at the level of the throat of Adriana Leon, which earned her a second yellow card in the meeting.
Canada is ranked seventh in the world and Argentina 31e rung.
The Canadians will face Morocco, 76e in the world on Monday at the Estadio Municipal de Chapín, in Jerez. This is the last series of international matches before the draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup on October 22. The tournament will be presented in Australia and New Zealand next year.