Adriana Leon scored the lone goal in a 1\u002D0 victory at the Stade Saputo in Montreal on Tuesday
Canada won the first game of the series 5-1 at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa on Saturday.
Leon scored in the 16th minute, depositing a rebound in past New Zealand goalkeeper Anna Leat, who got the call in favour opening-game starter Erin Nayler. New Zealand came close to tying the game 10 minutes later, as Ria Percival hammered a shot from well outside the penalty area, which was dipping under the crossbar. Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe, however, was able to leap up and tip the ball over the cross bar.Article content
Both coaches emptied their respective benches in the second half, giving as many players as possible an opportunity to play. Each team was permitted six substitutes in the exhibition contest.The Celebration Tour is expected to continue with more exhibition games in upcoming FIFA international windows, which might include another match in November, possibly in Vancouver.Article content
Viens, 24, was also born and raised in Quebec City and is currently playing with Gotham FC of the NWSL.
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