Canada loses to Spain in opening match of FIFA under-20 women’s World Cup
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Canada’s not off to a strong start at the FIFA women’s under-20 World Cup.
The Canadian squad suffered a 5-0 loss against Spain in Group B play on Sunday at Bava Park in the tournament opener for both teams.
Mariona opened the scoring just two minutes in for Spain (1-0-0) and Lucia Garcia doubled the lead in the 30th with her first of the match.
Aitana Bonmati added a third goal in the 58th and another came from Patri in the 87th. Garcia made it a five-goal lead in extra time.