Switzerland's Viola Calligaris right, and Canada's Adriana Leon battle for the ball during Switzerland's 1-0 win on Friday in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Canada suffered a costly 1-0 loss to Switzerland in women’s international soccer play Friday, losing star striker Olivia Smith to injury in the first half.

Alayah Pilgrim scored for the 24th-ranked Swiss at the Swissporarena in a game that was anything but friendly thanks to the physical Swiss. Ninth-ranked Canada had its chances, including two in stoppage time, but failed to take advantage, misfiring more often than not.

It was the first-ever win for the Swiss over Canada.

Canada outshot the Swiss 13-8 but only managed three shots on goal, compared to four for the home side.

Smith was hurt in a heavy fall in the 32nd minute, seemingly del

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