Canada comeback falls short in loss to France in women's World Cup tune-up

The injury-depleted Canadian women fell short in an attempted comeback Tuesday, beaten 2-1 by France in a women's soccer friendly for their fourth loss in their last five outings.

The fifth-ranked French went ahead in the 51st minute with Grace Geyoro, finding separation from her marker, heading home an accurate cross from Delphine Cascarino. Sandie Toletti and Cascarino combined on a nice give-and-go before Cascarino, eluding both Sophie Schmidt and Allysha Chapman, played provider.

The goal spurred the French on before an announced crowd of 14,201 at Marie-Marvingt Stadium. AndLea le Garrec made it 2-0 in the 64th minute, pouncing on an errant clearance from Kailen Sheridan to beat the out-of-position Canadian 'keeper from just outside the penalty box.

Jordyn Huitema pulled one back for sixth-ranked Canada in the 71st after French goalkeeper Constance Picard failed to corral the ball and it fell to the feet of the Canadian striker for a simple tap-in for 16th goal for Canada. The goal came off a cross by substitute Jayde Riviere that was intercepted by a French defender whose touch back eluded her 'keeper.

Jordyn Huitema gets one back for Canada!