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Canada Salvage 1-1 Draw With Bosnia in Toronto

Late substitute Cyle Larin's deflected 78th-minute finish gave co-host Canada its first World Cup point on home soil.

Overview

  • Bosnia opened the scoring when Jovo Lukic headed in from a corner in the 21st minute to put the visitors ahead.
  • Canada dominated large parts of the match and nearly equalised in the 53rd minute when Richie Laryea's effort was steered onto the crossbar by Sead Kolasinac.
  • Coach Jesse Marsch brought on Cyle Larin in the 76th minute and Larin struck two minutes later after Promise David's pass produced a deflected finish that levelled the game.
  • The match played under Toronto's CN Tower featured a strong home crowd and high-profile attendees, raising local expectations for the co-hosts.
  • The 1-1 draw leaves both teams on one point in Group B, gives Canada its first point at a home World Cup in its third tournament, and continues Bosnia and Herzegovina's run as a second-time World Cup participant.