Canada vs. Japan: What you need to know

The Canadian women's team was bloodied in last week's dismal 3-0 loss to Japan. 

Will the finale of the two-game series between the nations end differently for Les Rouges? That remains to be seen from the Canadians, who'll play their second straight match without coach Casey Stoney who is back in England tending to her mother who has been diagnosed with stage four cancer. 

"Obviously it's unfortunate Casey's not here, because we're enjoying the process together. But I think, from what I see on the inside, I see a group of players that really want to head in the right direction, want to be accountable," assistant coach Natalie Henderson said. 

Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday's game between Canada and Japan at Nagasaki's Transcosmos Stadium (12:00 a.m. ET/OneSoccer).