🔗 Share this article The teenage star Delivers Triumph for Australia in Heated Friendly Match with the Canadian side Young sensation Nestory Irankunda netted for the second match in a row, while shot-stopper Paul Izzo put in a superb display to lead the Australian national team to a hard-fought 1-0 result over Canada. Fixture Breakdown Following a uneventful first half dominated by the Canadian team, the Australian side found their rhythm with the entry of late replacements Jordy Bos, Lewis Miller, and Patrick Yazbek. Ultimately, Irankunda who broke the deadlock in the second half. Keeper Paul Izzo, starting in place of captain Maty Ryan, made several saves, featuring a brilliant effort to deny Jacob Shaffelburg in the 90th minute, ensuring Australia's seventh consecutive win. NESTOR IRANKUNDA PUTS US IN FRONT IN MONTREAL! 🔥🇨🇦 0 - 1 🇦🇺 Notable Actions During the third minute, Tajon Buchanan burst into the penalty area, but defender Alessandro Circati executed a well-timed challenge to avert the danger. Shortly later, Irankunda dribbled past multiple opponents and passed to Max Balard, whose shot was deflected. During the first half, the Australians found it difficult to keep the ball, with Buchanan causing problems on the right flank. Even with pressure from the hosts, the disciplined Socceroos backline stood strong, limiting opportunities before the break. Second Half Shift Two minutes into the second half, Irankunda embarked on a impressive run, evading Derek Cornelius and firing the ball toward the near post, where Mohamed Toure scuffed his attempt. Substitutions in the 57th minute injected immediate impact, with Irankunda pouncing on a poor pass and setting up Toure, who fired wide. Later, Miller sent in a precise ball to Yazbek, who flicked toward Circati, but the skipper shot over the bar. During the 70th minute, following a pinball situation in the box, the Socceroos cleaned up the situation. Winning Goal Soon after, Connor Metcalfe released Toure on the wing, and the forward pulled the ball back into a promising zone. As a Canadian defender dithered, Irankunda sneaked in from the blind side to tap in his third goal. Final Drama Despite unable to add a another, the team were saved by Izzo's last-minute heroics. Tempers boiled over in stoppage time, leading to Irankunda receiving a booking and being substituted amid a fracas. During a heated conclusion, the Australian defense and Izzo stood their ground to seal the win. Next Steps Having already qualified for the upcoming World Cup, the Australian squad are intensifying their readiness with friendlies against North American opponents and the United States, with a fixture scheduled in Colorado next.