Lawrence helps Canada to opening win
Canada featuring Paris Saint-Germain stars Ashley Lawrence and Jordyn Huitema recorded a 1-0 win over Cameroon in Montpellier, in their opening match of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
CANADA 1-0 CAMEROON (H-T: 1-0)
FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 - Group E - Matchday 1
Stade de la Mosson et du Mondial 98 (Montpellier)
Goal: Buchanan 45'.
CANADA: Labbé - Lawrence, Buchanan, Zadorsky, Chapman - Prince (Rose, 75'), Scott, Schmidt, Beckie - Sinclair (c), Fleming. Coach: Kenneth Heiner-Moller.
CAMEROON: Ndom - Awona, Manie (c), Johnson - Leuko, Feudjio, Yango (Meyong, 82'), Meffometou - Njoya Ajara (Akaba, 67'), Aboudi Onguene - Ndoumbouk (Enganamouit, 68'). Coach: Alain Djeumfa.
Great way to start the tournament. 3 points. Proud of this team. World class corner kick from @janinebeckie4 and amazing header from @keishaballa 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/aWAyhO0PvF
— Ashley Lawrence (@AshleyLawrence) June 10, 2019