US veteran Michael Bradley coughed up possession cheaply in midfield and Canada swarmed forward.

Another poor clearance from US centre-back Tim Ream saw the ball end up with Scott Arfield, whose low cross was met by Davies who tapped in from close range.

The US struggled to get back in the game thereafter, and Canada might have doubled their lead only for Junior Hoilett to be denied by a superb save from Fortuna Dusseldorf's Zack Steffen.

But the final hammer blow came in time added on when Mexico-based forward Lucas Cavallini latched on to a lofted pass from Jonathan Osorio to volley home.

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Japan goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda dived early and still had enough time to get back up and lay a glove on Cavallini's floated spot kick, but could not keep it out. The Vancouver Whitecaps striker had been handed the chance to send Canada into their first World Cup in 36 years on a high when the referee pointed to the spot after Miki Yamane fouled Richie Laryea in the 93rd minute.

Japan opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Yuki Soma jumped to poke home a lofted ball into the box by Gaku Shibasaki. Canada equalised 12 minutes later when Steven Vitoria turned the ball into the Japanese net after Atiba Hutchinson had connected with Junior Hoilett's corner.

Canada are appearing in their first World Cup since 1986 and will face Belgium, Canada and Morocco in Group F in Qatar. They play Belgium in their opening game on 23rd November.

Japan have been drawn in Group

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