Published September 27, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
Match report
A 1-0 win for Canada over Chile in a friendly on Saturday, September 26, with Canada leading at half-time and holding that advantage through to the final whistle. Jonathan David scored in the 12th minute, and only Canada ever led. The result was settled by that finish, with Canada scoring one goal and Chile no goals.
The match offered a narrow margin and a clear turning point in the scoring: Canada got in front early, and the score did not change afterwards. The two dismissals for Chile came after the goal, adding further events to a game in which Canada’s lead remained intact.
How it unfolded
Jonathan David put Canada ahead in the 12th minute, making the score 1-0. Canada went into the break with a 1-0 advantage, and the eventual score was 1-0.
L. Cepeda of Chile was sent off in the 35th minute. G. Suazo of Chile followed with a dismissal in the 50th minute. Only Canada ever led, and neither side added another goal. The sequence left the early strike as the decisive moment: it gave Canada the lead, and no later goal altered the result.
The numbers
Canada registered 5 shots, with 3 on target; Chile recorded 3, including 2 on target. Those attempts show that both teams tested the opposition goal, but the scoring belonged to Canada. The final tally was one goal in all.
Possession was 53% for Canada and 47% for Chile. The corner count was 2 apiece. Canada’s goalkeeper made 2 saves, while Chile’s made 2. The figures describe a match with efforts and saves at both ends, but the only goal came from Canada.