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Canada knows it can overcome an opening-game draw at the Women's World Cup because it won gold at the Tokyo Olympics when it bounced back from a first game draw against Japan. Now Canada must rebound again following a scoreless draw against Nigeria in its opening World Cup game. The Canadians face Ireland, which is on debut in the tournament, on Wednesday in the Western Australia capital of Perth in an important Group B match.

Canada knows it can overcome an opening-game draw at the Women's World Cup because it won gold at the Tokyo Olympics when it bounced back from a first game draw against Japan.

The champions of Europe had to struggle for a 1-0 win over Haiti, fending off Melchie Dumornay’s forays through the England defense and Kerly Theus’ athletic saves in its Women’s World Cup debut on Saturday.

BRISBANE, Australia -- The champions of Europe had to struggle for a 1-0 win over a Haiti lineup feeding off Melchie Dumornay's forays through the England defense and Kerly Theus' series of athletic saves in its Women's World Cup debut on Saturday.

FIFA fever is building after the Football Ferns historic opening match win, and bars and restaurants near Eden Park are expecting a busy day as Auckland prepares to host its second FIFA World Cup Match.