, author: Plackhin A.

Team Canada defeated Japan

The Canadians scored the decisive goal in stoppage time of the second half.

The Canadian national soccer team beat Japan 2-1 in a friendly match.

The Maple Leafs responded to a goal by Yuki Soma (9) with accurate strikes by Steven Vitoria (21) and Lucas Cavallini (90+5 penalty).

The Canadians kick off the World Cup in Qatar on November 23 against Belgium, while Japan will play with Germany on the same day.

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