With the largest crowd ever to watch a soccer game in Canada on hand - 53,058 in Edmonton - Christine Sinclair nudged a PK just inside the left post in the second minute of stoppage time to give the Canadians a 1-0 win in the FIFA Women's World Cup opener.
Canada had begun to dominate in the last 15 minutes but when the clock hit 90 it appeared as though they might have to settle for one point instead of three. But a foul called on Rong Zhao sent Sinclair to the line and moments later the celebration was on. And yes, I thought referee Kateryna Monzul of the Ukraine made the right call. The early game story in the World Cup website is here.
US opens with Australia Monday night.
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