Olivia Holdt netted two goals and provided an assist to propel Denmark to a 4-3 triumph over Canada in a women’s international soccer friendly at BMO Field in Toronto. Pernille Harder and Janni Thomsen also found the net for the visitors, who struck three times in a rapid nine-minute burst during the first half.
For Canada, Olivia Smith, Evelyne Viens, and Delaney Pridham scored in front of a crowd of 12,112 spectators on a warm, mostly sunny day at the lakeside stadium. The teams had previously drawn 1-1 in Montreal, with Smith scoring a late equalizer for Canada.
In the match, the ninth-ranked Canadian team started with a 4-2-3-1 formation, while the 12th-ranked Danish team opted for a 3-4-3 setup. Kailen Sheridan guarded the net for Canada, with Jessie Fleming serving as the captain.
Pridham opened the scoring for Canada in the 10th minute, followed by a strong offensive surge from Denmark fueled by defensive errors. Holdt capitalized on a loose ball to score, Harder found the net after a turnover, and Thomsen extended Denmark’s lead. Despite Canada’s efforts, including goals from Viens and Smith, Denmark secured the victory.
The match served as a final tune-up for Canada ahead of the CONCACAF W Championship, where they will face Panama. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Denmark has already secured a spot in the World Cup after topping their UEFA qualifying group.
Allysha Chapman marked her 100th and final international appearance for Canada during the game, with a special ceremony held in her honor. Additionally, Fleming, Buchanan, and Lawrence were recognized for reaching 150 career international appearances. Canada’s record against Denmark now stands at 3-4-1 in eight all-time meetings.
