Canada rescue draw against Bosnia to claim first World Cup point
Canada claimed their first ever World Cup point as the co-hosts came from behind to rescue a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.For long periods, Canada thought it wasn't their day. After Bosnia led through Jovo Lukic's close-range header from a corner, some wasteful finishing and equally stunning Bosnia-Herzegovina defending frustrated the co-hosts.
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Jovo Lukic celebrates scoring for Bosnia-Herzegovina
Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi missed golden first-half chances to score. In the second half, former Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac and Nikola Katic both cleared off the line as the pressure from Jesse Marsch's side grew.
As it happened | Teams | Stats | Group B guideWorld Cup day-by-day schedule | Latest: World CupFollow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports AppBut Southampton striker Cyle Larin's finish from inside the box – his first touch after coming onto the pitch 121 seconds earlier – sent Toronto into delirium and rescued a point for the co-hosts.The key moments from Toronto…
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Bosnia-Herzegovina's Sead Kolasinac celebrates a decisive block against Canada
17: Jonathan David misses a golden chance to give Canada the lead but fires straight at the goalkeeper when given a clear sight on goal.21: GOAL! Lukic puts Bosnia-Herezgovina in front after Sead Kolasinac flicked on a corner.32: Oluwaseyi gets a clear sight of goal in the box but blazes over the bar.53: OFF THE LINE! Canada's Laryea has a golden chance to equalise and beats the keeper – but Kolasinac somehow deflects it onto the bar and away to safety!54: Bosnia break straight away and Demirovic fails to convert a one-on-one when played through.67: OFF THE LINE AGAIN! Bosnia's Katic denies Oluwaseyi's header by clearing off the line79: GOAL! Southampton striker Larin scores two minutes after coming off the bench after a clever flick from fellow substitute Promise David.90+6: Larin nearly wins it but his late effort is blocked by Tarik Muharemovic.
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