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Jacob Shaffelburg brace has Canada up 2 vs. Peru in Montreal

The Maritime Messi is shining through 45 minutes in Montreal. Jacob Shaffelburg scored both Canada goals in the first half as Les Rouges lead Peru 2-0 at the break. The start of the match was chippy, with both sides committing…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 7:07 PM
Jacob Shaffelburg brace has Canada up 2 vs. Peru in Montreal
Key Things to Know
  • Jacob Shaffelburg scored twice as Canada defeated Peru 2-0 in a friendly at Stade Saputo.
  • Goalkeeper Owen Goodman secured a clean sheet in his senior international debut for Canada.
  • Winger Liam Millar provided the crosses that set up both of Shaffelburg's first-half goals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jacob Shaffelburg scored two first-half goals to lead Canada to a 2-0 friendly victory over Peru at Stade Saputo in Montreal on Saturday. Goalkeeper Owen Goodman kept a clean sheet in his senior international debut, helping Jesse Marsch's side secure back-to-back victories.

Shaffelburg opened the scoring in the 19th minute and added his second less than 15 minutes later, both assisted by crosses from Liam Millar. Marsch utilized wholesale substitutions after the hour mark, which included handing international debuts to Justin Smith and Luca Petrasso, as well as a 70th cap appearance for veteran midfielder Samuel Piette.

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