Both teams missed out on the chance to go level at the top with Australia.
Canada missed the chance to join Australia at the top of Group B at the Women's World Cup this morning.
They were held to a 0-0 draw by Nigeria in Melbourne.
Christine Sinclair missed a penalty for the Canadians, while Deborah Ajibola Abiodun recieved a late red for the Nigerians.
Elsewhere, Spain underlined their status as contenders with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Costa Rica, with goals from Valeria del Campo, Aitana Bonmati and Esther González.
Earlier, Switzerland beat the Philippines 2-0 in Group A thanks to a first half penalty from Ramona Bahmann and a second half strike from Seraina Séverin Piubel.
Tomorrow, in Group E The United States face Vietnam, Zambia face Japan in Group C, Euro 2022 winners England face Haiti and Denmark face China in Group D.
Ballinasloe's Heather Payne and the rest of Vera Pauw's side are next in action against Canada next Wednesday in Perth.
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