In an international women's friendly, Canada overcame a poor first half to defeat Costa Rica 4-1, showcasing resilience with four late goals. Despite dominating possession but trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Canadian team rallied in the second half with standout performances from Shelina Zadorsky, Holly Ward, Zara Chavoshi, and Emma Regan. Coach Casey Stoney criticized the first-half performance but commended the team's character and adjustments made. The victory sets up Canada for a tougher challenge against the U.S., requiring better performance from the start.
A poor start turned into a happy ending as late goals by Shelina Zadorsky, Holly Ward, Zara Chavoshi, and Emma Regan lifted Canada to a 4-1 comeback win over Costa Rica.
Canada coach Casey Stoney expressed dissatisfaction with the first half, noting they made technical errors and struggled with positional discipline, allowing Costa Rica a 1-0 lead.
Changes in style and bench talent sparked a second-half turnaround, showcasing the team's resilience, with Stoney praising the 'real character' of the team's performance.
Looking ahead, Stoney acknowledged the challenge posed by the upcoming match against the top-ranked U.S., urging her players to improve their start.
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