🎥 Canada makes history by beating Qatar, but loses midfielder to gruesome injury

Canada, which did not score a single point at the 1986 and 2022 World Cups and opened the current World Cup with a draw, finally won. They defeated Qatar 6-0 at BC Place in Toronto on Thursday (18th). It was the biggest win for a CONCACAF team at the World Cup. However, this victory faded into the background due to a serious injury suffered by midfielder Ismael Kone. Larin (16') and Jonathan David (29' and 48') gave Canada a solid lead by the break. In addition, Al Amin was sent off for Qatar in the 33rd minute. Then, in the 50th minute, there was a clash between Kone and Qatari player Assim Omer Madibo, which resulted in Kone breaking his left leg. All the other Canadian players were furious at the actions of Madibo, who was left in shock by the outcome of the clash. First he was shown a yellow card, and then referee Christian Garay sent him off the field. Kone left the field with his leg fixed on the way to the hospital, thanking the fans for their support. Before play resumed, there was a brief meeting between the Canadian players, many of whom were visibly emotional. With a two-man lead, the expected rout came after Nathan Saliba scored the first goal of this World Cup from a free kick (64'). The goal was dedicated to Kone. The fifth goal came from Schaffelburg's attempt, which Al Mannai tried to clear but sent into his own net (75'). And the final score, like in tennis, was set by Jonathan David, who became Canada's top scorer, completing a hat-trick in the 92nd minute. It was another World Cup hat-trick for Messi. Canada picked up four points to move level with Switzerland for first place thanks to better goal difference (six to three). Qatar was left with one point equal to Bosnia's score, but took fourth place. The last round will take place next Wednesday (24th), where Switzerland will play Canada and Bosnia will play Qatar. A draw will be enough for the tournament hosts to take first place.

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