VIENNA — Early goals by Cyle Larin and Jonathan David helped Canada to a comfortable 2-0 victory over World Cup host Qatar in an international men's soccer friendly Friday.
Canada controlled large stretches of the game and built their 2-0 lead after just 13 minutes at a largely empty Generali Arena, home to Austria Vienna.
Qatar, at No. 48 five places below Canada in the world rankings, failed to impress on the day. The Canadians, who were facing Qatar for the first time, will undergo a stiffer test Tuesday when they take on No.
13 Uruguay in Bratislava, Slovakia. There was a moment of concern in the second half with Alphonso Davies needing treatment after tangling with Ismail Mohammad in the 57th minute.
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