It should have been a moment of pure joy.
Canada, 40 years after playing in their first World Cup, secured their first-ever win at the tournament in emphatic fashion, thrashing Qatar 6-0 in front of a packed and loud Vancouver Stadium.
They are almost certain of a place in the last 32. But celebrations were overshadowed by a dreadful injury to Ismael Kone.
The incident happened eight minutes into the second half, with Canada leading 3-0. Their former Watford midfielder Kone, shortly after receiving the ball, was caught late and badly by ******* im Madibo as he challenged for possession.
Kone's reaction, and that of the players around him, said it all.
Canada, 40 years after playing in their first World Cup, secured their first-ever win at the tournament in emphatic fashion, thrashing Qatar 6-0 in front of a packed and loud Vancouver Stadium.
They are almost certain of a place in the last 32. But celebrations were overshadowed by a dreadful injury to Ismael Kone.
The incident happened eight minutes into the second half, with Canada leading 3-0. Their former Watford midfielder Kone, shortly after receiving the ball, was caught late and badly by ******* im Madibo as he challenged for possession.
Kone's reaction, and that of the players around him, said it all.
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