Tingley's double sets Canada on course
Canada opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Reed Tingley found the net with a left-footed effort from inside the penalty area. Norway then conceded a spot kick after Vilde Vinje fouled Adri Giese in the box, and a video review confirmed the referee's decision. Tingley converted in the 32nd minute, placing the ball into the bottom right corner to double Canada's advantage.[S1]
Norway responded just before the interval. Stine Ariell Klæbo-Solemdal headed home in first-half stoppage time, in the 45th minute plus three, to reduce the deficit to 2-1 and send the teams into the break with the match still in the balance.[S1]
Fairweather restores cushion before late scare
Canada reasserted control in the 78th minute when Adalyn Fairweather struck a right-footed shot from outside the box that beat Norway's goalkeeper. Norway answered again in the 84th minute through Hanne Nesse, setting up a tense closing stretch, but Canada held its lead to claim all three points.[S1]
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What the numbers say and what comes next
The victory was Canada's fifth in its last seven matches at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, a total matching what the team managed across its previous 17 games in the competition. Tingley became the first Canadian to score in each of the country's opening two matches at the tournament. Canada has scored three of its five goals at this edition before half-time, the third-highest share among teams with more than three goals.[S1]
Canada returns to the pitch on Saturday for its third Group C match, against Ghana, seeking consecutive wins. Brazil also faces Ghana in the group as it pursues a second victory at the tournament.[S1][S2]
