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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Martin Pegan

Canada 0-1 Australia: international men’s football friendly – as it happened

Socceroos young gun Nestory Irankunda celebrates scoring against Canada
Socceroos young gun Nestory Irankunda celebrates scoring against Canada during Australia’s 1-0 victory in the football friendly at Stade Saputo in Montreal. Photograph: Christopher Katsarov/AP

Thanks for following along. We’ll be back on Wednesday as the Socceroos face the United States in another friendly. Here is the report from what turned into a rollicking match between Australia and Canada.

Mo Toure sent the ball into the box ahead of Irankunda’s match-winning intervention but is reluctant to claim it as an “assist” while speaking with Paramount after the game.

It was a very tough game. In the first half it was difficult, we didn’t get many chances. In the second half we got more control and had some big chances leading up to the goal.

I just ran. Connor [Metcalfe] is a magician. He sees everything. I crossed it in and Nestory was there, I don’t even know if it will count as an assist. The scrappy goals show your hunger, and I’m very proud of the kid for scoring.

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