Substitute Evelyne Viens' 85th-minute goal lifted Canada to a 2-1 comeback win Saturday in Marbella, Spain over Australia in a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Nichelle Prince also scored for eighth-ranked Canada. Sharn Freier replied for 12th-ranked Australia.

Freier, making her first start, was a late addition to the Australian starting 11 after Caitlin Foord felt a tightness in her quad during warm-up.

Canada's Evelyne Viens scores late to break the tie and beat Australia 

Evelyne Viens broke the 1-1 tie with a goal in the 85th minute to give Canada the victory in Marbella, Spain.

Canada forward Evelyne Viens  celebrates goal against Brazil SheBelieves Cup soccer match Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Canada won 2-0.

Evelyne Viens

Saturday's game was considered a Tier 2 match that doesn't count towards ranking or statistics. That's because there was no limit for substitutions or windows for subs.

Canada's women's soccer team stacked with Olympic champions as Paris roster revealed

Thirteen players from Canada's women's soccer team that won gold at the Tokyo Olympics are part of the 18-person roster who will aim for a repeat in Paris later this month.

Women's soccer player keeps her eye on the ball above her head has an opposing player defends her.

Canada's Jessie Fleming, right, plays in a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer game on Saturday. Canada is looking to avenge their shootout loss to the United States last month in the SheBelieves Cup final on Tuesday.

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Jessie Fleming, right, will captain Canada's women's soccer team at the Paris Olympics.

The Canadian women have one final closed-door match next Wednesday before the games. Canada Soccer has not disclosed the opponent.

Canada's women's soccer team roster for Paris Olympics unveiled

The players themselves help reveal the team that will defend their gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Canada's Women's National Soccer Team huddle before International friendly action against Mexico in Toronto, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. 

Canada's Women's National Soccer Team 

Janine Beckie (Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA)

Lysianne Proulx (Boucherville, Que.)&nbsp;

Evelyne Viens, pictured at the SheBelieves Cup in April, was one of two scorers against Australia in a soccer exhibition match Saturday in Marbella, Spain.

Canadian women defeat Australia in Olympic soccer exhibition

Olympic roster

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