🔗 Share this article The teenage star Secures Win for Australia in Intense Friendly Encounter with Canada Promising talent Nestory Irankunda scored for the second game in a row, as shot-stopper Paul Izzo produced a superb display to guide the Australian national team to a tight 1-0 result over Canada. Fixture Breakdown Following a uneventful opening period dominated by the Canadian team, the Socceroos improved with the arrival of late replacements Jordy Bos, Lewis Miller, and Patrick Yazbek. Ultimately, Irankunda who made the difference in the 71st minute. Goalkeeper Paul Izzo, starting in place of skipper Maty Ryan, made multiple stops, including a brilliant intervention to deny Jacob Shaffelburg in the dying moments, securing Australia's seventh-straight win. NESTOR IRANKUNDA PUTS AUSTRALIA IN FRONT IN MONTREAL! 🔥🇨🇦 0 - 1 🇦🇺 Key Actions During the early stages, Tajon Buchanan burst into the box, but defender Alessandro Circati executed a perfectly timed tackle to clear the danger. Eight minutes later, Irankunda beat multiple defenders and passed to Max Balard, whose shot was deflected. During the opening 45 minutes, the Socceroos struggled to keep possession, with Buchanan causing issues on the wing. Even with pressure from Canada, the organized Australian defense stood strong, restricting opportunities before the break. Post-Interval Turnaround Early into the second period, Irankunda went on a wonderful dribble, evading Derek Cornelius and firing the ball toward the near post, where Mohamed Toure missed his shot. Substitutions in the second half brought instant energy, with Irankunda pouncing on a poor pass and setting up Toure, who fired wide. Soon after, Miller sent in a precise cross to Yazbek, who backheeled toward Circati, but the captain blasted high. In the 70th minute, following a scramble in the box, the Australians cleaned up the danger. Decisive Goal Soon after, Connor Metcalfe sent Toure on the right, and the forward pulled the ball back into a promising area. As a Canadian defender hesitated, Irankunda slid in from the unmarked position to tap in his third goal. Final Action Despite unable to add a another, the Socceroos were rescued by Izzo's last-minute saves. Emotions boiled over in injury-time, leading to Irankunda getting a yellow card and being substituted amid a scuffle. In a spiteful final few minutes, the Australian backline and Izzo held firm to secure the result. Next Steps Having already secured a spot for the upcoming World Cup, the Socceroos are ramping up their preparation with warm-up matches against North American opponents and the United States, with a fixture set in Colorado on Wednesday.