Canadian women's soccer team plays to scoreless draw in friendly against South Korea

Despite overwhelming their opponents by pushing the pace of play, the Canadian women's national soccer team settled for a 0-0 draw against South Korea on Sunday afternoon at BMO Field in Toronto.

The Canadians dominated the first half of the friendly but were unable to score despite firing six shots toward the opposing goal while carrying a 71-per cent possession advantage.

The attack began in the fourth minute when Canadian forward Janine Beckie's cross found Jordyn Huitema in the penalty area. Huitema's header sailed just wide of the goal.

Buchanan's attempt was the only shot on target in the opening half.

The 18th-ranked South Koreans managed just two shots toward the goal in the opening half with none of them hitting the target. Soyun Ji had the best chance when her shot from just outside of the middle of the box went to the left of the goal.

Ji had her team's first shot on target in the 52 minute when she carried the ball in from the right side but her attempt was easily corralled by Canadian goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan.

Canada continued to push in search of the opening goal. Second-half substitute Vanessa Gilles headed a corner kick opportunity wide of the goal in the 71 minute.

Nichelle Prince was the last of five substitutions for the sixth-ranked Canadians in the 75th minute. The host side made several attempts towards the end of the match to score but the South Korean defence held steady.

In the final play of injury time, Canada had three consecutive shots toward the goal. Shots from Buchanan and Gilles were saved and Deanne Rose's chance was blocked.

Canada finished with a 13-3 advantage in shots. Canadian veteran Christine Sinclair did not enter the match, despite being made available as a reserve.

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