MANAMA, Bahrain — Canada, missing some of its top talent, tied Bahrain 2\u002D2 on a 81st\u002Dminute own goal in a World Cup warmup match Friday.
After Bahrain pulled ahead in the 65th minute from the penalty spot, it paid for failing to clear the ball. Substitute Zachary Brault-Guillard sent in a low cross that bounced off forward Lucas Cavallini’s leg and a defender, deflecting into the Bahrain goal.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
A Cavallini tap-in goal in the 12th minute, off a seeing-eye pass from Jonathan Osorio, was flagged offside.Article content Kone should have had a second goal in the 50th minute but his header flashed wide of an empty goal after a fine cross by Raheem Edwards, who beat his man to deliver it. Richie Laryea found Osorio at the far post minutes later but a Bahrain defender prevented a shot.Article content
Herdman did not have his full squad for the Bahrain game, with almost all of his European-based players still in action with their clubs. They will be released after weekend matches with those selected to the World Cup roster heading to Doha.Article content
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