Canada’s 6-0 thrashing of Qatar in its second FIFA World Cup match would’ve been perfect if not for an injury to Ismaël Koné that can only be described as horrifying. Koné was carted off the field after a brutal tackle by Qatar’s Assim Madibo in the second half, which led to immediate displeasure from the Canadian players and coaches on the sideline.
Red Card and Injury
After VAR review, referees upgraded Madibo’s foul to a red card, which marked the second for Qatar in the match. Madibo did have his hands on his head, clearly distressed after seeing what occurred to Koné as players, coaches and medical staff surrounded the 24-year-old on the pitch.
A round of applause from the home country’s fans at BC Place in Vancouver poured down from the stands, as Koné was stretchered off the field. Based on the appearance of the injury, it’s more than likely his World Cup appearance for Canada has ended prematurely.
Nathan Saliba came in for Koné in the 57th minute, and he scored just seven minutes later. As a celebration, he raised Koné’s jersey to the loud roar of the fans, as the score moved to 4-0.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
