ALMENDRALEJO — Substitute Cristina Martín-Prieto scored in the 89th minute to give World Cup champion Spain a 1-1 draw with Canada in a women's international soccer friendly Friday.
ALMENDRALEJO — Substitute Cristina Martín-Prieto scored in the 89th minute to give World Cup champion Spain a 1-1 draw with Canada in a women's international soccer friendly Friday.
But Canada went ahead in early in the second half after Evelyne Viens pounced on a heavy touch by defender Maria Mendez. Viens headed towards goal and, attracting two defenders, found an open Alidou whose shot from the edge of the penalty box beat goalkeeper Cata Coll. Friday's game was the first for the Canadians since losing a penalty shootout to Germany in the Aug. 3 quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics.
Canada soon found itself under the cosh with Spain showing its teeth early. Mariona Caldentey shot wide in the third minute after a pretty buildup and Teresa Abelleira forced a diving one-handed save from goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan with a long-range shot in the 15th minute Canada has a gilt-edged chance in the 43rd minute when Olivia Smith put Viens behind the Spanish defence, but Viens' rushed shot was off-target.
Canada fielded a strong starting 11, a group that went into the game with a combined 816 caps. Viens, Smith and Jordyn Huitema started up front.
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