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Canada starts young lineup vs. Peru, Daniel Jebbison replaces injured Cyle Larin

Canada’s preparation for the Nations League quarterfinals in November, and the start of the 2030 World Cup cycle, continues on Saturday night when Jesse Marsch’s side hosts Peru in Montreal. Marsch revealed Friday that young goalkeeper Owen Goodman will make…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 5:04 PM
Canada starts young lineup vs. Peru, Daniel Jebbison replaces injured Cyle Larin
Key Things to Know
  • Jacob Shaffelburg scored twice as Canada defeated Peru 2-0 in a friendly at Montreal's Stade Saputo.
  • Goalkeeper Owen Goodman kept a clean sheet in his senior international debut for Canada.
  • Both of Shaffelburg's first-half goals were set up by crosses from winger Liam Millar.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jacob Shaffelburg scored two first-half goals to lead Canada to a 2-0 victory against Peru in an international friendly at Stade Saputo in Montreal on Saturday. Goalkeeper Owen Goodman recorded a clean sheet in his senior international debut as Les Rouges earned back-to-back wins under manager Jesse Marsch.

Shaffelburg capitalized on crosses from Liam Millar in the 19th minute and later in the first half to secure the win. Marsch utilized an agreed 11-substitution allowance to rotate his squad, which featured international debuts for Richard Chukwu, Justin Smith, and Luca Petrasso, as well as an appearance for veteran midfielder Samuel Piette in front of a sellout crowd of 19,619.

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