PADERBORN, Germany -- Leonie Maier scored the lone goal of the game to lead Germanys womens soccer team to a 1-0 win over Canada on Wednesday. Maier launched a shot from the right side in the 53rd minute to beat Canadian keeper Erin McLeod. The seventh-ranked Canadians have never beaten Germany, but had to have been pleased with their performance against the worlds No. 2-ranked team. Germany had averaged three goals a game against Canada in the previous 10 meetings between the two teams. Canada held the Germans scoreless for the first 45 minutes for the first time in its history. "I think there were some real positives in there today," said Canadian head coach John Herdman. "Defensively, we were able to hold them and there was some real resilience from the girls." Added captain Christine Sinclair: "John Herdman has us believing that we can beat any team." The Germans outshot Canada 19-4 in front of 9,781 fans, and had an 8-2 advantage in shots on target. The Germans took 15 corner kicks, while Canada had none. "Well keep working. There is still some time left to catch these Germans," Herdman said. "All in all, we had some good lessons. I am proud of the girls today." Two players made their debut for Canadas senior womens side -- forward Melissa Busque started the game, while Rachel Melhado came on at centre back in the 72nd minute. Substitute Danica Wu made her second appearance. "Throughout the game, I got more and more comfortable," Busque said. "I am super happy. I know there is more to come." Dave Robinson Jersey . They were putting most of their energy into a record-setting offensive display. Dexter Williams Youth Jersey . Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career. http://www.shoptheofficialpackers.com/Elite-Aaron-Rodgers-Packers-Jersey/ . - NASCAR announced a 33-race schedule for the 2014 Nationwide Series with virtually no changes from this years slate. Darnell Savage Jr. Youth Jersey . 10 VCU 85-67 on Thursday night at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. The Seminoles (4-0) have scored at least 80 points in each of their games. Ray Nitschke Womens Jersey . -- Yogi Ferrell orchestrates pretty much everything in Indianas offence. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jim Hickman, who played for four teams in 13 major league seasons and had a hand in one of the most famous plays in All-Star Game history, has died. He was 79.Hickman died on Saturday at a Tennessee hospital after a lengthy illness, according to the Garner Funeral Home in Ripley.Hickman, a Tennessee native, made his major league debut with the New York Mets in 1962 and hit .252 with 159 homers and 560 RBI in 1,421 games. He also playyed for the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and St.ddddddddddddLouis Cardinals.Hickman had his best year in 1970 with the Cubs, when he finished with 32 homers and 115 RBI. He hit a game-ending single in the 12th inning of the All-Star Game that year, sending Pete Rose barreling into catcher Ray Fosse for the winning run. ' ' '