The goals, minute by minute
- 16'Cyle LarinGoal · 1-0
- 29'Jonathan DavidGoal · 2-0
- 33'Homam AhmedRed card
- 45'+3'Jonathan DavidGoal · 3-0
- 53'Assim MadiboRed card
- 64'Nathan SalibaGoal · 4-0
- 75'Mohamed ManaiOwn goal · 5-0
- 90'+2'Jonathan DavidGoal · 6-0
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Canada (30th FIFA) vs Qatar (56th FIFA)
Level of the teams
- Canada: host, playing at home, physical and fast (Davies, Jonathan David). Heavy favorite to fight for 2nd in the group.
- Qatar: an organized, technical block, but with travel disadvantage and less individual pedigree.
Key factors
- Canada plays at home with crowd support.
- Canada superior in physicality, pace and attacking thrust.
- Qatar will look for a controlled, low-space game.
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-0 Canada (alternative: 2-1 Canada)
- Canada win: 77%
- Draw: 16%
- Qatar win: 8%
Player to watch: Alphonso Davies, Canada's engine down the flank.
Final verdict, Confidence: high
Canada is superior and plays at home (traders 77%). Barring an upset, it should win and boost its qualification hopes in an open group.