Sinclair, Zadorsky score as Canadian women's soccer team salvages draw against Nigeria in exhibition game

Shelina Zadorsky scored a late tying goal as the Canadian women's soccer team settled for a 2-2 draw against Nigeria on Monday.

Zadorsky headed home a cross from Janine Beckie in the 88th minute, much to the delight of a boisterous sold-out crowd of 5,434 at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C.

Canadian captain Christine Sinclair added to her record tally with her 189th international goal.

Jessie Fleming was presented her 2021 Canada Soccer Player of the Year award prior to kickoff.

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The Olympic champions fell behind early when Ifeoma Onumonu played a cheeky backheel past starting goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan in the fifth minute. It came off a free kick that bounced around in front of Sheridan, who had little chance.

Canada immediately pressed and carried much of the play throughout the game. Its best early opportunity came off a free kick by Adriana Leon, which was deflected just over the bar by diving Nigerian keeper Cynthia Nnadozie in the 19th minute.

Sinclair was substituted into the game at halftime and wasted little time in evening the score at 1-1 in the 49th minute. Sinclair chipped a left-footer by Nnadozie, who was caught well off her line when her pass was gobbled up by Sinclair after some miscommunication among her defenders.

The tie lasted just four minutes though as Busayo Ajibade's cross sailed over her intended mark, but substitute Canadian 'keeper Sabrina D'Angelo played for the deflection and watched helplessly as it sailed behind her.

The crowd was unfazed, however, coaxing the home side with constant applause, cheers, whistles and some old-fashioned drumming.

It was the second consecutive meeting in a span of four nights against Nigeria as the friendly