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Bosnia, Canada share points in hard-fought draw at World Cup

Bosnia, Canada share points in hard-fought draw at World Cup

Summary

Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group B opener. Bosnia scored first, but Canada’s Cyle Larin came off the bench to score an equalizer late in the game, earning Canada their first-ever World Cup point.

Key Facts

  • The match was part of Group B in the World Cup.
  • Bosnia scored the first goal in the 21st minute by Jovo Lukic.
  • Jovo Lukic’s goal was his first for Bosnia in their return to the World Cup after 12 years.
  • Canada pressed hard but missed several scoring chances in the first half and early second half.
  • Bosnia’s defender Sead Kolasinac prevented a Canadian goal by clearing a shot off the crossbar.
  • Maxime Crepeau, Canada’s goalkeeper, made a key save to keep the score level.
  • Cyle Larin came on in the 76th minute and scored the equalizer in the 78th minute.
  • The draw gave Canada their first-ever World Cup point and was played in front of a loud home crowd.
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