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Canadian women tie the Netherlands 3-3 in pre-Olympic training match

Last run-out before opening the Olympic soccer tournament on July 21
The Canadian Press
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Brazil’s Jucinara (23) and Rafaelle (4) defend as Canada forward Janine Beckie (16) attempts a shot on goal during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer match, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Phelan M. Ebenhack

KAMOGAWA, Japan — Janine Beckie scored twice to help Canada tie the Netherlands 3-3 in a pre-Olympic training match Wednesday.

Nichelle Prince also scored for eighth-ranked Canada in its last run-out before opening the Olympic soccer tournament on July 21 against host Japan in Group E play at the Sapporo Dome.

Canada will then face Chile and Britain.

The fourth-ranked Dutch, who open July 21 against Zambia in Group F play, were runners-up to the U.S. at the 2019 World Cup.