Canada won a satisfying 2:0 victory over Korea DPR in a Women's International Friendly match on Tuesday 14 June. The closed door match was played at Mancini Park in Roma, Italy, and it was Canada's last international test before the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011. Kaylyn Kyle and Jonelle Filigno both scored for Canada.

Both Canada and Korea DPR have been preparing for the FIFA Women's World Cup, with Canada in Group A and Korea DPR in Group C. Of special note in this match, was Rhian Wilkinson's 100th appearance on the international stage, making her the eighth player to reach this WNT milestone. Canada. Head coach Carolina Morace, meanwhile, posted her 25th victory since 2009.

Canada opened the scoring in just the third minute, following a corner kick. The ball was crossed in for Emily Zurrer to head the ball on goal. The ball bounced past a pair of players before Kaylyn Kyle touched it home to set up a 1-0 lead.

Late in the first half, Canada doubled its lead on a goal by Filigno in the 40th minute. The score takes Filigno to eight goals in 39 matches for Canada.

The coaches used the match to see as many players as possible. Both teams featured 17 players, using the maximum six substitutions.

Canada’s starting XI featured Erin McLeod in goal, Rhian Wilkinson at left back, Emily Zurrer and Carmelina Moscato at centre back, Robyn Gayle at right back, and Diana Matheson, Kaylyn Kyle, Sophie Schmidt, Brittany Timko, Jonelle Filigno and Christine Sinclair from the midfield up through to the attack.

In the second half, coach Morace's substitutes were Moscato, Gayle, Filigno and Timko off for Desiree Scott, Melissa Tancredi, Marie-Eve Nault and Kelly Parker (46th minute), Matheson off for Christina Julien (70'), and Wilkinson off for Marie-Eve Nault (73').

Both Canada and Korea DPR will participate in the FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011. The tournament runs 26 June to 17 July.