The Canadian PressSinclair scores, Japan tallies late as Canada draws Olympic opener
Captain Christine Sinclair staked Canada to an early lead but Japan's Mana Iwabuchi tallied late in a 1-1 draw in Group E women's soccer play Wednesday at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Lineup concerns for Canada despite opening Olympic tournament with draw vs. Japan
Canada's opening game at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was drama-filled as Christine Sinclair scored on her 300th international appearance, goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé left the game injured after saving a penalty, before Japan's Manu Yabuchi equalized with six minutes to play.
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Men's Olympic Soccer Preview: The 'Japanese Messi', a stacked Spanish roster and why Brazil remain favourites
The Tokyo Olympics men's soccer tournament begins on July 22 and while it may not be as alluring as other major competitions in the sport's busy cycle, many future superstars have cut their teeth in the quest for Olympic gold, including a certain Lionel Messi.
