Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – Jonathan David scored twice as World Cup co-hosts Canada enjoyed a convincing 4-2 win over Ukraine in a friendly match at BMO Field on Saturday.
Jesse Marsch’s side got off to a fine start when David put them in front after following in to tap home his header from a Tajon Buchanan cross, which was parried out by Anatoliy Trubin. Right-winger Buchanan was causing the Ukraine defense plenty of problems with his speed and trickery and he was also the creator of the second goal, whipping in a cross that was perfectly glanced home by David.
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Canada were effective in their high pressing and from a turnover, Promise David raced clear and confidently slotted home his first international goal to make it 3-0 in the 31st minute. The chances continued to arrive after the break, and substitute Jayden Nelson struck the post as Canada looked to put the game completely beyond the Ukrainians.
The fourth goal arrived in the 81st minute when Luc De Fougerolles headed goalwards and Buchanan turned it home. Ukraine got some consolation in the final minutes with a goal from Illia Zabarnyi and an Oleksandr Zinchenko penalty.
The game is part of a four-team mini-tournament, The Canadian Shield, which also features New Zealand and the Ivory Coast. Canada face the African side on Tuesday as they warm up for the CONCACAF Gold Cup later this month.
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