Canada eliminated from FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after draw with Tanzania

Canada exited the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Tuesday after drawing debutante Tanzania 1-1 in its final opening-round game.

The Canadians went into the contest needing a win at DY Patil Stadium and some help from Japan, in the form of a victory or tie with France in the other Group D game kicking off simultaneously in Goa, to stay alive at the tournament.

Amanda Allen opened the scoring for Canada from the penalty spot. Veronica Mapunda tied it up for Tanzania.

In desperation mode, the Canadians changed formation and threw everything in attack as the clock wound down and through nine minutes of stoppage time. But Tanzania defended resolutely and Canada lacked a clinical finish with a Jade Bordeleau shot in stoppage time handled by the Tanzania 'keeper.

GOAL! Amanda Allen makes no mistake