Fowler and Kennedy feature as Australia are edged out by Canada | OneFootball

Alana Kennedy and Mary Fowler both featured as Australia lost out 1-0 at home to Canada in a friendly international in Brisbane.

The City duo were part of a Matildas side that created a host of opportunities at Lang Park in front of a crowd of more than 25,000 but which found Canadian keeper Kailen Sheridan in inspired form.

Ultimately, however, Olympic champions Canada secured the victory thanks to a spectacular 11th minute strike from Adriana Leon.

The Canadian forward rifled in a shot from outside the area that nestled in the top corner after Australia had failed to clear a free-kick.

Striker Fowler played the full 90 minutes while central defender Kennedy was replaced just before half-time.

Australia will have the opportunity to try and gain revenge when the two sides feature again in a second friendly on Tuesday.