David double as Canada beat Ukraine 4-2 / Photo: © GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
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David double as Canada beat Ukraine 4-2
Jonathan David scored twice as World Cup co-hosts Canada enjoyed a convincing 4-2 win over Ukraine in a friendly match at BMO Field on Saturday.
Jesse Marsch's side got off to a fine start when David, put them in front when he followed in to tap home after his header from a Tajon Buchanan cross was parried out by Anatoliy Trubin.
Right-winger Buchanan was causing the Ukraine defence plenty of problems with his speed and trickery and he was also the creator of the second goal -- whipping in a cross which was perfectly glanced home by David.
Canada were effective in their high pressing and from a turnover Promise David raced clear and confidently slotted home his first international goal to make it 3-0 in the 31st minute.
The chances continued to arrive after the break and substitute Jayden Nelson struck the post as Canada looked to put the game completely beyond the Ukrainians.
The fourth goal arrived in the 81st minute when Luc De Fougerolles headed goalwards and Buchanan turned it home.
Ukraine got some consolation in the final minutes with a goal from Illia Zabarnyi and Oleksandr Zinchenko penalty.
The game is part of a four-team mini-tournament, The Canadian Shield, which also features New Zealand and the Ivory Coast.
Canada face the African side on Tuesday as they warm-up for the CONCACAF Gold Cup later this month.
W.Schneider--BP
