Third-ranked Canada conceded a try in fewer than 30 seconds but rallied to beat Italy 22-12 at the Rugby World Cup, sealing a quarter-final place.
Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi shocked Canada with a try from her first touch of the ball, crossing the line barely before the sound of the opening whistle had died away.
Canada regrouped and won comfortably with the help of two tries to hooker Emily Tuttosi who now has five tries in two matches.
Captain Sophie de Goede had claimed the kickoff for Canada who cleared the ball into the Italy half. Italy moved the ball wide and fullback Ostuni Minuzzi received it on the left flank, cut through a weak tackle and went straight to the tryline.
Canada quickly regrouped and worked back into the match through their strong forward pack, setting up good field position. After an a passing move which stretched to both sides of the field, winger Paige Farries straightened the attack, took a gap in midfield and then swerved under the posts for Canada's first try. De Goede's conversion gave Canada a lead they didn't relinquish.