Canada‘s dream of FIFA World Cup glory has come to a close.
After Canadian Alphonso Davies scored the fastest goal (so far) in this World Cup, the odds quickly turned in Croatia‘s favor and stayed that way until the final whistle.
Once the 2018 World Cup runners-up netted their first goal after 35 minutes of nervy play, they settled in and controlled the rest of the match.
This win is especially satisfying for Croatia, having been told by Canadian manager John Herdman stated, We’re going to go and eff Croatia.’
🇭🇷 Croatia came from behind, and now they are winning the game at half time! 😱🎉#HRV 2-1 #CAN
(Via: @TelemundoSports)#FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) November 27, 2022
Canadian keeper Milan Borjan played valiantly, coming up with epic saves to keep the Canucks in the hunt.
Milan Borjan with a HUGE save to keep Canada in this one 🧤😤 pic.twitter.com/iwpuzTxFSu
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 27, 2022
Canadian captain Atiba Hutchinson didn’t care how they stopped the bleeding; he just had to get back on and make a difference for his crew.
Yes, Atiba Hutchinson has a tampon in his nose. #CAN #CRO pic.twitter.com/6m9DRqgn6u
— Maximiliano Bretos (@MaxBretosSports) November 27, 2022
Kramaric settled the ball with a daft touch before placing the ball well out of reach of Borjan.
Canada's World Cup hopes are hanging on by a thread. They need two goals or else they will be the second country to be eliminated. #FIFAWorldCup
(via @TelemundoSports)pic.twitter.com/h1BBpOgCow— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) November 27, 2022
Canada's World Cup is over as Croatia go top of Group F pic.twitter.com/XLcCriswz9
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) November 27, 2022
Croatia proved too much for Canada, winning easily 4-1 with goals coming from three different checkered-chupacabras:
Andrej Kramaric-36′,70′
Marko Livaja-44′
Lovro Majer-90’+4
With this result, Croatia will move into Group F’s first position due to goal differential, and Canada will become the second team officially eliminated.
Croatia will play Belgium Thursday (10 am ET) at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
Canada will play Morocco Thursday (10 am ET) at Al Thumama Stadium.
