Duel of maximum needs for Canada and Qatar that, after the Switzerland win 4-1 against Bosniathey needed a win to get closer to qualifying for the playoffs. The hosts would respond first with a Larin’s rebound in the 16th minute. I would continue to press Canada and would get the second goal of the night, thanks to Jonathan David’s volley in the 29th minute. The forward himself would have time to sign his double in the injury time of the first half after another header goal. The second part was marked by a very unpleasant image: Koné broke his leg in an action with Madibo. Beautiful image the one that came later, Saliba would score from a direct free kick to place the room and would dedicate to his partner Konévisibly affected. There was time for a fifth goal in the game and complete the little hand. Own goal by Al Mannai. And, of course, for some more Jonathan David. Forward’s total hat-trick.
I would go out Qatar with a lot of energy at the beginning of the game, eager to continue convincing the world. I would already have the first opportunity, on the part of Afifbefore the first minute of the match. Right after, Canada would take possession and would look for the first goal of the night. had it Jonathan David on the first Canadian shot, but it was fine Abunada in the intervention. Qatar was clear: go against Afif himselfhad to stop it Cornelius with a hard tackle who saw the yellow.
It wasn’t a hectic start.nor were there many chances in the first 15 minutes of the match. Both teams were testing each other slight predominance of danger from hosts. Until Cyle Larin He took advantage of Abunada’s rebound to score the first goal of the night and his second goal in the World Cup. The Canadians had already smelled blood and they continued to push in search of something more that would help them calm down the game.
It wasn’t long after, in the 29th minute, when Jonathan David whipped in a rebound from Buchanan’s shot to make the score 2-0. The thing is that Canada was a constant roller and just three minutes later, Ahmed saw the red card after a push on the edge of the area to Buchanan himself. The qatari ballot was starting to be important. In the 37th minute he was Villareal’s end is very close to scoringAfif brought it up on the line.
Qatar was completely cloudy and with one less in the game. It was very difficult to consider any attempt at a reaction. On the other hand, Canada was in its ‘sauce’the entire game was played in the rival field. Lopetegui was forced to make a change after the red and introduced Al Brake to reinforce the Qatari defense. A harassment which would culminate with a six minute discount in the first half. had to take it out Khouki on the line Buchanan’s header which completed 45 minutes of the most complete. There was time for the third of the Canadians, it couldn’t be anyone else, Jonathan David, who made it 3-0 on the brink of half-time.
Both coaches would make changes at the beginning of the second part, yes, with different needs. Terrible image which was seen immediately afterwards, Madibo had made him one terrifying entrance to Koné who saw the direct redIt seems that it is a more than serious injury. At least from the stretcher, he was able to say goodbye to his hobbyLet’s hope it’s as little as possible. From here on, football became a background.
The game had to continue and, curiously, it would be Saliba the player who replaced the injured Koné, the one who would mark a direct foul to put the 4-0 in Vancouver in the 64th minute. The Canadian chances would not cease and Al Mannai, and his own goal, would complete the ‘little hand’ in the 74th minute after a shot that he tried to clear. Canada did not want to slow downit was one shot after another. A full offensive deployment not suitable for heart sufferers. In fact, Abunada had several physical problems during the meeting that required medical services.
Canada-Qatar technical sheet
The dynamics at the end of the match would not be different. Qatar locked behind with nine playerswaiting for the referee’s final whistle to end the scoring massacre from Canada. A ‘infernal’ outcome for the Qataris culminated in a nine minute discount after the long break due to Koné’s serious injury. The good guy had time Jonathan David to score his third goal of the night and complete his personal hat trick.