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Jessie Fleming instrumental in Canada’s opening win in Paris

2024 Canada Olympic Women’s soccer team. (Source: Soccer Canada) 2024 Canada Olympic Women’s soccer team. (Source: Soccer Canada)
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London’s Jessie Fleming played a perfect through ball from beyond midfield which lead to the game winning goal as Canada beat New Zealand 2-1 to open the Olympics in St Etienne France.

With the match tied 1-1, Fleming, Canada’s Captain, set up Evelyne Viens in the 79th minute who scored the winner.

The reigning Olympic champions trailed 1-0 after 13 minutes but pulled even just prior to half on a goal by Cloe Lacasse.

London defender Shelina Zadorsky came in as a substitute in the 94th minute.

After picking up a big three points, their next match is Sunday against France. 

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