Canada fans proud after ‘heritage moment’ first goal, despite ousting from tournament
Excitement and jubilation after Canada scored its first-ever goal at the Men’s World Cup gave way to dismay after Croatia came back with a string of goals to end the team’s hopes of reaching the tournament’s knockout round.
Nearly a hundred fans at the west-end viewing, most sporting Canada’s red and white colours, cheered again during replays of the goal, some shaking their head in disbelief. But the momentum fell flat and fans watched quietly after Croatia struck back with four consecutive goals to win 4-1. “The whole game was a learning experience and it’s only going to grow from here,” he said, noting he’ll continue to cheer for Canada in this World Cup and beyond.
The Canadians came into the contest needing at least a point to maintain their hope of advancing out of the group stage. Croatia also needed a win after tying Morocco 0-0 in its opening match. Lauren Wharton, a soccer player at Toronto’s Central Technical School, said it felt great to watch the game alongside only passionate Canadian fans.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford congratulated Davies on Twitter for his goal, saying history had been made.
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