A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment
Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed.
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Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed.
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