CARTAGENA, Spain — A disappointed Bev Priestman saw Canada s offence stall Friday in a 0-0 draw with the Czech Republic in a women s soccer friendly.The Canadians dominated possession but were unable. . .
After Canada’s lacklustre attacking showings in Orlando, it was hard not to feel the absence of a prolific goalscorer like Christine Sinclair. She returned on Friday, but only for about half an hour – ultimately, she wasn’t involved in any of the Canadian goals. If her injury is a longer-term issue, then the attacking performance against Wales is hopefully evidence that the rest of the attacking corps can figure it out.
Learning to play through the middle
The fact that Canada played this game on the narrow pitch at Leckwith Stadium forced them to play more through the middle of the pitch, which was perhaps a useful exercise. Without enough space for the fullbacks and wingers to burn Wales around the outside, Canada focused on building through the likes of Quinn and Jessie Fleming.
Christine Sinclair injured as Canada blanks Wales in U.K. friendly
Canada defeated Wales 3-0, but lost captain Christine Sinclair to an injury in the first half of a soccer friendly Friday.
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Canada s Christine Sinclair is tended to after being injured during a friendly against Wales on Friday. The veteran was able to leave the field under her own power. (Getty Images)
Canada blanks Wales in soccer friendly but has injury scare with Christine Sinclair
Canada s Julia Grosso, right, and Wales Natasha Harding battle for the ball during the women s international friendly soccer match at Leckwith Stadium, Wales, Friday, April 9, 2021. Canada blanked Wales 3-0 but lost captain Christine Sinclair to an injury in the fist half of a soccer friendly Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-PA, Nick Potts April 10, 2021 - 1:19 PM
CARDIFF, United Kingdom - Canada coach Bev Priestman got the offence she wanted with three classy goals in a decisive 3-0 win over Wales on Friday, but it came with a scare in the first half.
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Canada paid for some slack defending in the first half Wednesday, beaten 2-0 by Brazil in the SheBelieves Cup.
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Brazil captain Marta, right, maneuvers with the ball away from defender Gabrielle Carle during the Brazilians 2-0 win over Canada at the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday.(Gregg Newton/AFP via Getty Images)