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A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment

Fri, Jun 19, 3:34 AM UTC

Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed.

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