Canada's national team defeated Qatar 6-0 in its second Group B match of the World Cup in Vancouver, securing its first ever victory in the tournament's history. Jonathan David was one of the chief architects of the win, scoring a hat-trick.
David said the result held historic significance for Canada. The Canadian footballer expressed happiness at winning their first World Cup victory and noted that achieving it with such a clear scoreline was pleasing.
An unpleasant moment for Canada occurred at the start of the second half. Ismael Kone was injured following a challenge on Assim Madibo's foot, and the opposing player was sent off with a red card after a video review.
Kone was taken to the sidelines on a stretcher. It was indicated that the player's treatment process could be lengthy after he left the field due to the injury.
Jonathan David explained that the game became emotionally difficult for Canada during this period. David said that despite the score advantage, they tried to stay beside their teammates and had to get through this process together.
The 24-year-old Ismael Kone plays for Serie A side Sassuolo. Having worn the Canadian jersey 42 times so far, Kone has scored four goals in these matches.
Kone was named player of the match for his performance against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the tournament's first game. With the emphatic victory over Qatar, Canada recorded both its first points and its first World Cup win in history.