Canada routs Tanzania 6-0, waits to learn if it advances at U-20 Women’s World Cup
Canada maintained its hopes for advancing to the round of 16 at the FIFA Women's Under-20 World Cup on Friday after securing a convincing 6-0 victory over Tanzania in their final Group B match. Annabelle Chukwu netted twice, while Olivia Chisholm, Kaylee Hunter, and Liana Tarasco also scored. Tanzania's Ester Maseke scored initially with an own goal in the seventh minute.
Canada concluded Group B with a record of 1-1-1, earning four points, placing them on par with England, who suffered a 2-1 loss to Brazil. England secured second place in the group on a tiebreaker. Brazil topped the group with nine points. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-place finishers, will advance to the round of 16.
Canada will have to wait for the remaining group-stage matches on Saturday and Sunday to determine their fate.
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