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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"Everybody's a little shaken by the whole experience because of the nature of the injury, and also because Ismael is a big part of the heart of our team."
— Jesse Marsch , Athlete
"He will be back stronger than ever and he will continue to have a great career."
— Jesse Marsch , Athlete
"He came into the dressing room to apologise."
— Jesse Marsch , Athlete
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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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