David scores twice from penalty spot as Canada battles back to tie Iceland in World Cup tune-up

Jonathan David scored twice from the penalty spot in the second half before Tajon Buchanan was shown a straight red card as Canada battled back from a 2-0 deficit to salvage a 2-2 draw with Iceland in an international men's soccer friendly Saturday in Toronto.

Orri Steinn Oskarsson had both goals for the visitors in the first half.

The 29th-ranked Canadians are preparing to co-host this summer's World Cup with the United States and Mexico, while Iceland — No. 74 overall when FIFA's last official list was released in mid-January — failed to qualify for the global showcase.

Oskarsson took advantage of a horrendous pass from Canadian centre back Kamal Miller before moving in alone and slotting past goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair in the ninth minute for a 1-0 lead.

The striker from Spanish club Real Sociedad doubled the visitors' advantage in the 21st after Mikael Egiil Ellertsson beat right back Niko Sigur to a ball in midfield. Oskarsson took a quick feed on the run and steadied himself before blasting a shot home on St. Clair.

Canada got one back in the 67th minute when David coolly buried a penalty after Buchanan was fouled by Ellertsson in Iceland's 18-yard box. The striker for Italian giants Juventus added his second of the afternoon from the spot in the 76th when substitute Daniel Jebbison was also taken down in the area.

Jonathan David scores brace on penalty kicks as Canada rallies for draw against Iceland

Minus some key defensive personnel due to injury for the March international window — including captain and star left back Alphonso Davies — Canada now turns its attention to Tuesday's match against No. 47 Tunisia back at BMO Field in another exhibition game with plenty on the line for players looking to secure roster