Costa Rica W vs Canada W
The pitch set the stage for an international women's football encounter, as two nations looked to sharpen their tactical setups in a high-stakes friendly. Supporters gathered on June 10, 2026, eager to witness which side would impose its will on the match.
The turning point
The contest took a decisive turn shortly after the break. In the 53rd minute, Costa Rica suffered a significant blow when M. Coto was shown a red card. The numerical disadvantage immediately strained the hosts, and Canada wasted no time in seizing the momentum. Just a minute later, J. Sonis stepped up to convert a penalty, shattering the deadlock and shifting the game's energy firmly in favor of the visitors.
A clinical finish
As the second half progressed, the Canada attack proved relentless. K. Alvarado was cautioned in the 60th minute as the home side struggled to contain the rapid movement of the Canadian forwards. J. Sonis added her second penalty of the match in the 78th minute to stretch the lead, while J. Huitema found the back of the net in the 84th minute, set up beautifully by M. Alidou. The visitors capped off their dominant performance deep in stoppage time when M. Alidou struck in the 90+2 minute to complete a comprehensive win.
