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Canada's Marsch Preaches Positivity About Goal-Scoring Troubles: 'They're Coming'

On Friday, the Republic of Ireland earned a 1-1 draw against Canada at Saputo Stadium in Montreal, with Chiedozie Ogbene's equalizer canceling out Jake O'Brien's first-half own goal.
This fixture served as Canada's final 'tune-up' before their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with head coach Jesse Marsch utilizing the match to evaluate tactical cohesion ahead of next week's tournament.
Canada broke the deadlock in the 30th minute when a corner deflected off O'Brien into his own net, but Ogbene reacted quickest after goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau saved Troy Parrott's penalty to level the score.
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson introduced four new caps during the match, including debuts for Dawson Devoy, Kian Leavy, and Adam Brennan, bridging a six-year gap for domestic-based players.
Canada now prepares for their Group B opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 at Toronto Stadium, followed by matches on June 18 against Qatar and June 24 against Switzerland at BC Place.

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