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The teenage star Earns Victory for the Socceroos in Fiery Friendly Match with the Canadian side
Promising prodigy Nestory Irankunda netted for the second fixture in a row, while shot-stopper Paul Izzo produced a superb display to guide the Australian national team to a tight 1-0 win over Canada.
Fixture Overview
After a uneventful opening period dominated by the Canadian team, the Socceroos came to life with the arrival of second-half replacements Jordy Bos, Lewis Miller, and Patrick Yazbek. Ultimately, Irankunda who scored the decider in the 71st minute.
Goalkeeper Paul Izzo, selected ahead of captain Maty Ryan, produced key stops, including a brilliant intervention to deny Jacob Shaffelburg in the 90th minute, securing Australia's seventh consecutive win.
NESTOR IRANKUNDA SCORES US AHEAD IN MONTREAL! 🔥
🇨🇦 0 - 1 🇦🇺
Notable Highlights
- In the third minute, Tajon Buchanan charged into the box, but defender Alessandro Circati executed a well-timed tackle to avert the threat.
- Shortly later, Irankunda dribbled past multiple opponents and set up Max Balard, whose attempt was deflected.
- Throughout the opening 45 minutes, the Socceroos struggled to keep the ball, with Buchanan creating issues on the right flank.
- Despite pressure from the hosts, the organized Australian defense held firm, limiting chances before the halftime.
Post-Interval Shift
Early into the second half, Irankunda embarked on a impressive dribble, beating Derek Cornelius and driving the ball toward the goal, where Mohamed Toure scuffed his shot.
Changes in the 57th minute injected immediate energy, with Irankunda pouncing on a poor pass and finding Toure, who shot off target.
Soon after, Miller delivered a precise cross to Yazbek, who backheeled toward Circati, but the captain blasted high.
During the closing stages, following a pinball situation in the box, the Australians cleaned up the situation.
Winning Goal
Soon after, Connor Metcalfe released Toure on the wing, and the forward cut the ball back into a dangerous zone.
As a opposition defender hesitated, Irankunda sneaked in from the unmarked position to score his third international strike.
Final Action
Despite failing to add a another, the team were rescued by Izzo's late heroics.
Emotions flared in injury-time, leading to Irankunda getting a booking and being substituted amid a fracas.
In a spiteful final few minutes, the Australian defense and Izzo held firm to seal the win.
Next Steps
With already qualified for the next World Cup, the Socceroos are intensifying their preparation with warm-up matches against Canada and the United States, with a game set in Colorado next.
Margaret Houston
A dedicated writer and theologian passionate about sharing faith-based insights and fostering community connections.
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