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Canadian women defeat Australia 2-1 in Olympic soccer tune-up in Marbella, Spain

MARBELLA — Substitute Evelyne Viens' 85th-minute goal lifted Canada to a 2-1 comeback win Saturday over Australia in a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics. Nichelle Prince also scored for eighth-ranked Canada.
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Canada's Evelyne Viens is pictured during International friendly action against Mexico in Toronto, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Viens' 85th-minute goal lifted Canada to a 2-1 win Saturday over Australia in a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

MARBELLA — Substitute Evelyne Viens' 85th-minute goal lifted Canada to a 2-1 comeback win Saturday over Australia in a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Nichelle Prince also scored for eighth-ranked Canada.

Sharn Freier replied for 12th-ranked Australia.

Freier, making her first start, was a late addition to the Australian starting 11 after Caitlin Foord felt a tightness in her quad during warm-up.

Saturday's game was considered a Tier 2 match that doesn't count towards ranking or statistics. That's because there was no limit for substitutions or windows for subs.

The Canadian women have one final closed-door match next Wednesday before the games. Canada Soccer has not disclosed the opponent.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 13, 2024.

The Canadian Press

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