Tempers Flare As Canada-Qatar Scuffle Erupts Post 6-0 Rout

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Tempers Flare As Canada-Qatar Scuffle Erupts Post 6-0 Rout


Tempers boiled over between the two teams after the final whistle of Canada’s blowout win. A player scuffle broke out on the pitch as frustrations from Qatar's heavy defeat and two red cards spilled over. The chaos was fueled by Ismael Kone's horror leg fracture (tibia and fibula) from a red-card tackle by Assim Madibo earlier in the match.


By Leslie Xavier

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Jonathan David Hat-Trick Fuels Canada’s Rout of Nine-Man Qatar

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Jonathan David Hat-Trick Fuels Canada’s Rout of Nine-Man Qatar

Canada hammered Qatar 6-0, with David bagging three while Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba also scored. An own goal completed the rout. Qatar were reduced to nine men after two red cards. With the win, Canada lead the group with 4 points from 2 games, ahead of Switzerland on goal difference. Canada play Switzerland on June 24.


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Ismael Kone Breaks Leg After Madibo Foul

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Ismael Kone Breaks Leg After Madibo Foul

Kone was stretchered off after breaking his leg in Canada’s Group B match against Qatar, following a reckless Madibo foul around the 54th minute. Madibo looked devastated after seeing Kone’s leg, with Qatar shown its second red card of the night. Kone waved to fans while leaving, as Canada led 3-0 during stoppage and controlled a grim, emotional match.

By Nischay Rathore

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