TORONTO — Ukraine was shown lots of love in a losing cause. Canada, despite fielding a young squad, showed its teeth.

Tajon Buchanan scored a goal and set up two more by Jonathan David as Canada defeated Ukraine 4-2 on Saturday in the opening game of the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament. Promise David, no relation, also scored for Canada in his senior debut.

Both Ukraine goals came in the dying minutes, from Illia Zabarnyi in the 89th minute and Oleksandr Zinchenko, from the penalty spot, in stoppage time.

It was an impressive outing, full of offensive flair, by the 30th-ranked Canadian men in their first outing since finishing third at the CONCACAF Nations League Finals in March. And when No. 25 Ukraine threatened, goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau was up to the task for the first 88 minut

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