Canada Soccer’s Women’s U-17 team defeated Colombia 3:0 in the opening match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Uruguay 2018 at Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. Jordyn Huitema’s 77’ minute goal earned Canada three points in Group D. Spain also earned three points in their opening match of Group D action with a 4-0 victory over Korea Republic.
Canada started Anna Karpenko in goal with Maya Antoine, Jade Rose, Jayde Riviere, and Julianne Vallerand on the back line. Lara Kazandjian Wayny Balata and Caitlin Shaw in the mid and Andersen Williams, Teni Akindoju and captain Jordyn Huitema up top.
Wilkinson replaced Akindoju with Kaila Novak in the 59’, Balata with Sonia Walk in the 74’, and Williams with Jessica De Filippo in the 90’.
Canada’s second group stage match will take place on 17 November at 16:00 local (14:00 ET/11:00 PT) against Korea Republic who will be looking to rebound from their opening match loss. Korea Republic have made two appearances in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, reaching the quarterfinals in 2008 and winning in 2010 before failing to qualify in 2012, 2014 and 2016.
Known as a very technical side, Korea Republic’s comfort on the ball combined with high physical stamina are certain to make Canada’s second group stage match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Uruguay 2018 one to watch. Fans in Canada can catch the action live on TSN3 and RDS2.
Following Canada’s match against Korea Republic on Saturday, the team will play their final group stage match against Spain on Wednesday, 21 November at 14:00 local (12:00 ET/09:00 PT).