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'We showed composure' - Canada's Heiner-Moller explains Nigeria comeback win

Canada women head Coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller has disclosed that his side's composure inspired their 2-1 comeback win over Nigeria.

The team ranked fifth in the world had failed to beat the African queens in their last two meetings and were desperate to claim their first triumph at Pinatar Arena.

However, the Canadians' bid for a maiden win suffered a setback after Desire Oparanozie gave the Super Falcons a first-half lead.

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But early second-half strikes from Janine Beckie and Sophie Schmidt ensured Heiner-Møeller's ladies bounced back to secure a narrow victory on Monday.