Canada, who will be defending their gold medal from the Tokyo Games, came from behind to clinch victory in the ‘B’ international.
Earning a last minute call up into the starting line-up for the first time, a 23rd minute goal from Sharn Freier was cancelled out just before half time by Nichelle Prince.
Both sides battled it out in the second half before a late Evelyne Viens strike proved to be the winner.
Following a heavy two weeks on the training pitch, the Matildas chose precaution with a number of key players sidelined as the team kept one eye focused on the opening Paris 2024 match against Germany July 25.
Australia, seeking to win a medal for the first time, will then face Zambia three days later and close out their Group B campaign against the United States on July 31.
- نویسنده : محمد مهدی اسماعیلی رها
Saturday, 19 July , 2025