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Belgium survive scare after Canadian penalty woes

Canada miss one penalty and could arguably have been awarded two more in controversial defeat

Canada's defende Alistair Johnston (right) fights for the ball with Belgium's forward Lois Openda. Photograph: Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images
Canada's defende Alistair Johnston (right) fights for the ball with Belgium's forward Lois Openda. Photograph: Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images
Wed Nov 23 2022 - 21:20 • 3 MIN READ

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