Unable to match Nigeria's energy, Canada produces frustrating draw in Women's World Cup opener

MELBOURNE — Before Canada’s first match of the Women’s World Cup, a 0-0 draw with Nigeria on Thursday, Canada Soccer tweeted a photo of the team in a huddle before the game with the tagline “mountain climbers.”

Canada’s team knew that this match would not be easy, as will none of their games against other Group B opponents Ireland and Australia. But the reality is that the match may not have been as difficult as it was frustrating. 

Mountain Climbers 🏔<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeCAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#WeCAN</a> <a href=”https://t.co/WSeVALcHlA”>pic.twitter.com/WSeVALcHlA</a>

&mdash;@CANWNT

One of the most pivotal differences was the energy and how it came in waves for both teams. Canadian players came off the bus with their earbuds on, looking hyper-focused

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