Shaffelburg brace gives Canada 2-0 friendly win over Peru in Montreal Jacob Shaffelburg scored twice in the first half as Canada beat Peru 2-0 at Stade Saputo, extending its winning start to the new World Cup cycle. Jacob Shaffelburg scored twice in the first half as Canada defeated Peru 2-0 in Montreal on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in the team's second friendly of the international break. The 26-year-old winger from Port Williams, N.S. , opened the scoring in the 19th minute and added his second in the 35th, ending a nearly two-year drought without a goal for Canada. Canada, ranked 30th in the world, held 61 per cent possession and outshot No. 50 Peru 17-4, including a 3-0 edge in shots on target. The win improved Canada to 3-1-0 all-time against Peru.Shaffelburg Brace Powers Canada WinLiam Millar contributed to both goals. In the 19th minute, Daniel Jebbison redirected a Millar cross to the edge of the six-yard box, where Shaffelburg struck across goal. In the 35th, Shaffelburg headed home a Millar cross at the back post, the ball tipping off the fingers of Peru keeper Diego Romero. It was Shaffelburg's ninth goal with the national team.The Los Angeles FC winger said the brace was a major boost for his confidence after not scoring at all earlier in the year. Head coach Jesse Marsch noted Shaffelburg reminded him he does not score often with his head. Millar said Canada started the game very well, was aggressive and controlled much of the ball. He added that the team always talks about scoring more goals and got two quite early.Marsch said Canada was able to control the match and make Peru look like it never had a chance, crediting what the team is establishing. The match drew a sellout crowd of 19,619 on a sunny, 15 C afternoon at Stade Saputo. An awkward rendition of O Canada, with the anthem singer appearing to forget the words, made for a strange start, but Canada quickly energized the crowd.Young Canada Takes Control EarlyIn the first minute, midfielder Nathan Saliba found Millar with a dangerous through ball. Millar dribbled around the keeper, but his shot was blocked by a defender. Canada kept pressing and broke through later in the half. Marsch opted for a young starting 11, with 22-year-old goalkeeper Owen Goodman making his senior national team debut.By the 62nd minute, Marsch substituted nine players at once in a full line change, appearing comfortable with the lead. Several Canadian players were absent due to injury. Centre back Derek Cornelius dislocated his hip in training last week in Toronto. Defenders Moise Bombito and Alistair Johnston were also out.Captain Alphonso Davies was away on his honeymoon. World Cup goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau attended the game but was left off the roster after the death of his father. Veteran striker Cyle Larin did not play after tweaking his back in the weight room earlier in the week. In the 66th minute, Canada Soccer honoured longtime central midfielder and CF Montreal captain Samuel Piette with a ceremony in front of his hometown crowd.Piette Returns for CanadaPiette came on to loud applause as a substitute for his 70th appearance with the senior men's side and his first since June 2024. The 31-year-old from Le Gardeur, Que. , said he still has the legs and is able to perform at the national team level. He said the level and individual quality of each player keeps getting higher, with players at big European clubs and others performing well in MLS.He added that he felt good comparing himself in training and against a good team like Peru, and said he is not planning to retire from international soccer. Canada opened the new four-year World Cup cycle last week with a 1-0 win over No. 49 Chile in Toronto. The clean sheet victory over Peru at Stade Saputo gave Canada a second straight win in the new cycle. Marsch believed Canada could have scored more goals Saturday.He said Shaffelburg had two really good goals and that the team was happy to see the headed finish. He added that Canada should feel it could have come away with even more, and that the team will keep working on things, adjusting and trying to capitalize on moments.