DOHA - Canada played France to a scoreless draw Saturday to remain unbeaten at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

The young Canadians are authoring a new story at the tournament after recording a dismal 0-20-4 record in eight previous trips. Canada ended that winless run in its opening game Wednesday, rallying for a 2-1 victory over Uganda thanks to an 88th-minute goal by Elijah Roche and 98th-minute penalty by Marius Aiyenero.

Uganda (0-1-1) mounted a rally of its own earlier Saturday, drawing Chile 1-1 on a 93rd-minute goal by Derick Ssozi.

Canada (1-0-1) stands second in Group K, trailing France (1-0-1) on goal difference, and is in good position to move into the knockout round for the first time at the tournament.

A win or draw against Chile (0-1-1) on Tuesday will assure the Canadians a ber

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