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Buchanan Red Card Mars Canada's Friendly Draw
29 Mar
Summary
- Tajon Buchanan received a red card in the 80th minute for an elbow.
- Jonathan David scored twice from penalties to secure a draw.
- Iceland's Orri Óskarsson scored both goals for the visiting team.
Canada salvaged a 2-2 draw against Iceland in a friendly match, though the game was overshadowed by Tajon Buchanan's 80th-minute red card.
Buchanan was dismissed for an elbow to an opponent's head as play was stopped, marking a concerning trend for Canada, who have now seen four players sent off in their last eight matches.
Iceland took a 2-0 lead with two goals from Orri Óskarsson in the first half. However, Canada fought back after halftime.
Jonathan David converted two penalties in the second half, the first in the 67th minute after Buchanan was fouled, and the second in the 76th minute, before Buchanan's dismissal.
This match also saw a debut for Marcelo Flores, who recently completed a switch to represent Canada internationally.
Canada will continue their World Cup preparations with another exhibition game against Tunisia on Tuesday, as they finalize their squad for the upcoming tournament.
