Canada settles for 1-1 draw with Ireland in final World Cup tune-up

MONTREAL: (Jun 6)  Chiedozie Ogbene’s goal pulled Ireland into a 1-1 draw with Canada in the Canadians’ final tune-up before the World Cup.

Canada went up in the 24th minute on an own goal off Ireland defender Jake O’Brien, who was in front of the net on Stephen Eustáquio’s corner kick.

Ireland was awarded a penalty in the second half after Cyle Larin’s reckless challenge of Ireland’s Jamie McGrath. Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau punched away the attempt by Troy Parrott, but Ogbene slammed the rebound to tie it in the 60th minute.