NATAL, Brazil – Canada’s Christine Sinclair scored goal No. 158 of her career on Sunday as Canada beat Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 at the International Tournament of Natal.
The goal ties Sinclair with American superstar Mia Hamm for second on the all-time women’s scoring list.
Sinclair’s goal came in the 85th minute and gave the Canadians a four-goal advantage. Nichelle Prince, Rebecca Quinn and Diana Matheson also found the back of the net for Canada.
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It was the 230th cap for Sinclair, who made her debut for Canada in 2000.
American Abby Wambach owns top spot on the all-time list with 184 career goals.
Sinclair has a chance to take sole possession of second all-time on Wednesday when the Canadians face host Brazil at the Natal tournament.
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