Canada lead Qatar 5-0 after two red cards and horrifying injury – Shafaq News

Shafaq News- Vancouver

Canada are leading Qatar 5-0 in the second half of their World Cup Group B match at BC Place on Friday, after Qatar received two red cards in a game overshadowed by a serious-looking injury to Canada midfielder Ismael Kone.

The co-hosts took control through Cyle Larin and Jonathan David before extending their lead, but the match’s main turning points came through Qatar’s dismissals and the injury that left Canadian players visibly shaken.

Qatar were reduced to 10 men in the first half when Homam Ahmed was sent off for denying a clear scoring chance.

After the break, Kone suffered a severe leg injury following a late challenge by Assim Madibo. Medical staff treated Kone on the pitch before he was stretchered off, while players from both teams reacted with visible concern.

Madibo was initially shown a yellow card, but the decision was upgraded to a red card after review, leaving Qatar with nine men.

Canada had entered the match seeking their first win of the tournament after drawing 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Qatar had also opened Group B with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland.

If Canada’s lead holds, the result would strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout stage, though attention in Vancouver was firmly on Kone’s condition and the two red cards that changed the match.

This is a developing story…