U.S. SOCCER: Wagner's late goal earns U.S. 1-1 tie with Canada

Aly Wagner's goal with five minute remaining earned the United States a 1-1 tie against neighboring Canada on the opening day of the Algarve Cup in Portugal.

Randee Hermus gave Canada the lead in the seventh minute.

In the other group opener, Norway and Sweden played to a 1-1 tie.

All four teams are 2003 Women's World Cup finalists.

In Group B, Marinette Pichon had two goals to lead France past Denmark, 3-0. Women's World Cup host China was held to a 0-0 tie by Finland.

USA-CANADA SUMMARY:

March 14 in Olhao

USA 1 Canada 1. Goals: Wagner 85; Hermus 7.

USA — Scurry (Mullinix, 46); Pearce, Fawcett, Chastain, Sobrero (Reddick, 66), Foudy, Tarpley (Wagner, 60), Lilly, Hucles (Parlow, 46), Milbrett O'Reilly, 73), Hamm. Canada — LeBlanc, Hermus, Boyd, Nonen, Timko, Neil, Kiss (Chapman, 84), Lang, Sinclair, Hooper, Latham (Moscato, 91+).

Att.: 350.