Canada cruised to a 6-0 victory over Zambia in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup in Sale, Morocco. The Canadian team scored three goals in each half, with Daniela Feria-Estrada netting twice. Other goal scorers included Melisa Kekic, Mya Angus, Chloe Taylor, and Amy Medley.
The win sets up a quarterfinal clash between Canada and Brazil, who defeated China 3-0 in their Round of 16 match. The victor of this quarterfinal will face either North Korea or Japan in the semifinals.
Canada has been dominant in the tournament, outscoring their opponents 18-2 in their four consecutive wins. Their best finish in the U-17 championship was fourth place in 2018.
In the match against Zambia, Canada took the lead early in the game through an Olivia Chisholm assist to Kekic. The goals kept coming with Feria-Estrada, Angus, Taylor, and Medley all finding the back of the net. Despite a missed penalty by Kekic, Canada maintained their offensive prowess.
The Canadian team advanced to the knockout stage by finishing at the top of Group D, winning all their group matches. In contrast, Zambia qualified as one of the best third-place finishers.
The intense game saw Zambia challenging decisions and Canada utilizing video reviews for penalty calls. The match ended with Canada securing a comprehensive victory over Zambia.
Both teams showcased their young talents, with standout performances from players like Faith Kaunda from Zambia and Melyna Alexis from Canada. The win solidified Canada’s spot in the quarterfinals, setting up an exciting matchup with Brazil.
