Overview

• Nestory Irankunda struck the decisive goal from a Mohamed Toure cross as Australia edged Canada 1-0 at Stade Saputo.
• Goalkeeper Paul Izzo kept a clean sheet with eight saves, strengthening his case for the No. 1 shirt over veteran Mat Ryan.
• Canada controlled much of the match with roughly 60% possession and a 17–5 shot advantage but were frustrated by Australia’s organization.
• Tony Popovic’s side made it seven wins in a row, with the coach embracing Jesse Marsch’s pre-match description of the Socceroos as a stingy, defensively sound unit.
• Jacob Italiano debuted at right back and Alessandro Circati captained Australia, with the squad now turning to a friendly against the United States in Denver.