Brazil ekes out 2-1 victory in friendly, halting Canadian women's 5-game win streak

Ana Vitoria scored in stoppage time to lift Brazil to a 2-1 win over Canada on Tuesday in an international friendly.

Ashley Lawrence's penalty kick in the 60th minute had seemingly earned Canada a draw, but hometown Brazil earned a corner kick after the 90th minute.

Although Canadian goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan stopped an initial header on the set piece, it ricocheted back into play and Vitoria kicked it for the winning goal in Sao Paulo.

The Canadian national women's team had won its previous five matches, including a 2-1 victory over Brazil on Friday in the first of two international friendlies between the powerhouse sides.

Beatriz Zaneratto Joao's goal in the first half gave Brazil the early lead.

Canada has a 9-10-9 record against Brazil since they first met in 1996.

Both Canada and Brazil have qualified for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The Canadians have been draw in Pool B with No. 13 Australia, No. 24 Ireland and No. 45 Nigeria.

Debihna got a partial breakaway in the 15th minute, but with defender Shelina Zadorsky hassling the Brazilian Fleming raced back and made a sliding block to prevent a shot on Canada's net.

Cloe Lacasse broke out on her own in the 23rd minute, stripping a defender of the ball and sprinting into the midfield on her own. Bruninha and Adriana chased Lacasse down though and separated her from the ball.

Brazil's speedy counterattacks continued to challenge Canada's defence, with Zadorsky sliding in to intercept a cross to Adriana in the 35th minute.

Chrisine Sinclair had an excellent chance on a corner kick from Fleming in the 39th minute, but the ball bounced awkwardly off her boot and bounced safely away from the Brazilian net.

A rough tackle by Kerolin stripped Fleming