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Canada vs Qatar World Cup: 3 goals for David, 2 red cards, 1 injured Kone
TL;DR
Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in their first-ever World Cup victory, highlighted by a hat-trick from Jonathan David. The match was overshadowed by a serious injury to Qatar's Ismael Kone and two red cards for the Qatari team.
Key points
- Canada won their first-ever World Cup match
- Jonathan David scored a hat-trick
- Ismael Kone suffered a serious injury
- Qatar received two red cards
- Canada needs a draw against Switzerland to top the group
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Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first-ever World Cup victory in a Group B match, marred by a horrific injury to the home team’s midfielder Ismael Kone, and disciplinary issues both during and after the match.
A Jonathan David hat-trick, one goal apiece from Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba, as well as a Qatar own goal, sealed a momentous victory for the Canadians at the BC Place Vancouver stadium on Thursday.
Canada now need only a draw against Switzerland in their final match to finish top of the group, while Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina will aim to finish third when they meet on Wednesday.
But the celebratory atmosphere in Vancouver, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney cheering on Les Rouges, was soured by a serious injury to Kone in the 51st minute.
Qatar’s Assim Madibo upended Kone with a clumsy challenge from behind, leaving the Italy-based midfielder writhing in agony and clutching his left leg.
The seriousness of the injury was immediately apparent as teammates frantically called for help from the Canadian medical staff on the sidelines.
Kone was eventually stretchered off the pitch, waving to the crowd as he inhaled from an oxygen pipe.
Kone waves to the crowd as he receives oxygen while being stretchered off after sustaining an injury [Agustin Marcarian/Reuters]
Madibo, who had initially been given a yellow card for the tackle, was sent off after it was upgraded to red following a VAR review, the second Qatari dismissal after Homam Ahmed was given his marching orders in the first half.
With Qatar down to nine men, Canada took full advantage to score three more goals.
Saliba, who had replaced the injured Kone, curled in a free kick to make it 4-0 in the 64th minute.
The substitute celebrated his goal by racing to the sideline to hold up a replica of the stricken Kone’s Canadian jersey and pointing to his jersey number, eight.
Another substitute, Jacob Shaffelburg, then helped make it 5-0, his fierce shot turned into the Qatar goal by defender Mohamed Manai.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Canada vs Qatar World Cup match?
Canada won the match 6-0 against Qatar.
Who scored the goals for Canada in their World Cup victory over Qatar?
Jonathan David scored three goals, with Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, and a Qatar own goal contributing to the score.
What happened to Ismael Kone during the Canada vs Qatar match?
Ismael Kone suffered a serious injury in the 51st minute after a challenge from Qatar's Assim Madibo.
What does Canada need to do to finish top of their World Cup group?
Canada needs only a draw against Switzerland in their final match to finish at the top of Group B.
