Canada to a stirring FIFA World Cup upset of the Belgium on Wednesday (November 23, 2022) in Qatar.
Outside the stadium, a maple leaf flashed in red, sending a message to the soccer world. Canada has arrived at last. Fans have been waiting 36 years to cheer for their own team. Now they are savoring the moment.
“To see our boys in red take the pitch. The emotions are gonna hit me,” fans told reporter after the game. “It is absolutely unbelievable.”
“It is real experience to see this in Qatar. We are super exited.”
Fans celebrate Canada returns 1st men’s world cup match after 36 years nearby Ben Alley stadium, Qatar.
Superstar Alfonso Davies and Kyle shine on biggest stage.
Thousands of Canadians showed their support at Ben Alley Stadium, where the powerful Belgium was waiting to engage in combat on a grand international platform. Alfonso Davies, the outstanding player for Canada, was poised to score his team’s first World Cup goal when sensational diving saves by Belgian goalie Thibokotoa sent Canadians Hearts falling, making matters worse. Canada came out strong early on, drawing a penalty kick. Late in the first half, Belgian Mishi Bachu IE passed the ball past Canada’s MILAN Borjan, and in the second, it was déjà vu for Canada as the Belgian goalkeeper stopped Kyle Lauren’s well-placed header to secure his team’s one-nil victory. After keeping a soccer Powerhouse at bay for the majority of the game, Canada coach John Herdman reassured his team.
Canadian fans flock to Ben Alley Stadium to cheer on their own team in the World Cup game.
“Game was really good I wasn’t expecting Canada played so good.”
“I think we are gonna surprise people. This is just the beginning.”
The truth is Canada coach John Herdman said their players would destroy the Croatian team on Sunday.
From: CBC News