Canada secured a 4-1 victory over Colombia in the SheBelieves Cup opener with goals from Vanessa Gilles, Janine Sonis, Sydney Collins, and Nichelle Prince. This win marked the end of Canada’s five-game losing streak in international matches. Gilles initiated the scoring in the 31st minute by heading in a corner delivered by Sonis. Later, Sonis capitalized on a free kick in the 67th minute with a well-placed shot that found the back of the net past goalkeeper Katherine Tapia.
Collins extended Canada’s lead in the 73rd minute, while Leicy Santos managed to score for Colombia through a penalty kick in the 81st minute. Prince sealed Canada’s victory with a goal in the 90th minute. The match was intense, resulting in a total of seven yellow cards, two of which led to a red card for Colombia’s Gisela Robledo.
Next, Canada will face the United States in their upcoming match in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday. The game showcased Canada’s strong performance and determination in the tournament, setting a positive tone for their future matches in the SheBelieves Cup.
