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Johnston and Scales each feature in Canada-Ireland friendly

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Johnston and Scales each feature in Canada-Ireland friendly

Summary

Celtic defenders Alistair Johnston and Liam Scales participated in a friendly match between Canada and the Republic of Ireland in Montreal on June 6, 2026. Each player contributed a half, with Johnston starting for Canada and Scales coming on for Ireland. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, featuring an own goal from Jake O'Brien for Canada and a goal from Chiedozie Ogbene for Ireland. The match served as preparation for Canada as they prepare to face Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland in upcoming Group B matches.

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•Celtic's Alistair Johnston won his 58th cap for Canada.
•Liam Scales made his 15th appearance for the Republic of Ireland.
•Canada and Ireland finished 1-1 in the friendly.
•Canada will face Bosnia and Herzegovina next in Group B.

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7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic's Johnston & Scales miss out on international match-up

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Celtic defenders Alistair Johnston and Liam Scales missed out on a direct international match-up after each played a half in Canada's 1-1 friendly draw with Republic of Ireland. Johnston, 27, started for Canada at Montreal's Stade Saputo - winning his 58th cap - and was replaced at half-time by Niko Sigur. Scales, 27, replaced Corrie Ndaba at the break for Republic of Ireland for a 15th international appearance.
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Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 7:55 AM
Celtic's Johnston & Scales miss out on international match-up
Celtic defenders Alistair Johnston and Liam Scales missed out on a direct international match-up after each played a half in Canada's 1-1 friendly draw with Republic of Ireland. Johnston, 27, started for Canada at Montreal's Stade Saputo - winning his 58th cap - and was replaced at half-time by Niko Sigur. Scales, 27, replaced Corrie Ndaba at the break for Republic of Ireland for a 15th international appearance.

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