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Canadian women battle France to draw in opener of U-17 Women's World Cup

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Substitute Annabelle Chukwu scored in the 67th minute as Canada tied France in its opening match Wednesday at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

France, which won the tournament in 2012, pulled even on a 73rd-minute goal by Lucie Calba at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa.

Both teams had early chances with Canadian goalkeeper Coralie Lallier forced to make a save in the first 30 seconds and Canada surviving a goalmouth scramble in the seventh.

Anna Hauer set up the Canada goal with a through ball to Chukwu, who sidestepped the French goalkeeper and slotted the ball home.

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