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<p>World Cup co-hosts Canada were held to a 1-1 draw by the Republic of Ireland in Montreal after Chiedozie Ogbene equalized from a rebound.</p>
<p>Ogbene reacted quickest to slot home after Troy Parrott&#8217;s penalty was saved, cancelling out Canada&#8217;s first-half opener.</p>
<p>Canada went ahead midway through the first half when a corner was flicked on by Parrott and found the Irish net via the unfortunate Jake O&#8217;Brien.</p>
<p>O&#8217;Brien made amends with a good block to deny Hull&#8217;s Liam Millar as the hosts threatened to stretch their lead before the interval.</p>
<p>Ireland were given a route back into the match just before the hour when Jamie McGrath was caught by a high foot in the box by Cyle Larin.</p>
<p>Parrott&#8217;s penalty was well saved by Maxime Crepeau, but Ipswich winger Ogbene won the race to sweep the loose ball into the net.</p>
<p>Larin went close to restoring Canada&#8217;s lead, while Crepeau produced another fine save to deny Tottenham&#8217;s Mason Melia a goal on his second cap.</p>

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