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Sinclair inches closer to FIFA goal scoring record as Canada WNT defeat Norway 1-0

Canada opened 2019 with a 1-0 win over Norway in its first official match of their preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™. Captain Christine Sinclair earned Canada the win with a second half goal, her 178th international goal in her 275th appearance for Canada bringing her just seven goals away from the all-time FIFA goal scoring record.

Whitecaps FC Girls Elite BC Super REX products Julia Grosso and Jordyn Huitema both played for Canada, with Grosso starting and Huitema subbing on in the second half.

Canada got off to a strong start with Ashley Lawrence getting forward to play Nichelle Prince in for the first chance of the game in the 3’.