00:00The FIFA World Cup arrived in Toronto as Canada kicked off its campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
00:08The hosts entered the match carrying the hopes of a nation, eager to make a statement on home soil.
00:14With a packed stadium behind them, Canada started brightly.
00:18The atmosphere was electric, as fans looked for an early breakthrough in the country's first home World Cup match of
00:25the tournament.
00:25Canada controlled possession and pushed forward from the opening whistle.
00:30The hosts looked dangerous in attack, forcing Bosnia to defend deep and absorb wave after wave of pressure.
00:39But against the run of play, Bosnia and Herzegovina found the breakthrough.
00:44In the 21st minute, Jovo Lukic rose highest inside the box and powered home a header from a corner kick.
00:52The goal stunned the home crowd.
00:55Bosnia had weathered Canada's early attacks and suddenly found themselves with a precious lead in Group B.
01:02Canada refused to panic.
01:04The hosts continued attacking, moving the ball quickly and searching for openings as Bosnia dropped deeper to protect its advantage.
01:12The opportunities kept arriving for Canada.
01:15However, Bosnia's defence stood firm, frustrating the hosts and forcing them to wait for a breakthrough.
01:24One of the biggest moments of the match arrived midway through the second half.
01:29Bosnia defender Siad Kolasinac produced a dramatic goal-line clearance to keep Canada's effort from crossing the line.
01:37The clearance preserved Bosnia's lead and left Canadian supporters wondering if it simply was not going to be their night.
01:45With time running out, coach Jesse Marsh turned to his bench.
01:49Canada needed a spark.
01:51And one of the country's most reliable scorers was ready to answer the call.
01:57Siol Lahren came on as a substitute and immediately changed the game.
02:03Less than two minutes after entering the pitch, he found himself in the perfect position.
02:08In the 78th minute, Lahren fired Canada level.
02:13The stadium exploded in celebration as the hosts finally got the goal their performance deserved.
02:18The equaliser breathed new life into Canada.
02:22The hosts pushed for a winner, while Bosnia fought desperately to hold on to a valuable point.
02:28After an intense battle, the points were shared.
02:32Bosnia earned a hard-fought draw, while Canada secured an important result in front of its home supporters.
02:38The match ended level at one goal each, but it still marked a historic moment.
02:44Canada earned its first ever point at a men's FIFA World Cup and kept its hopes alive heading into the
02:51next Group B clash.
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