Canada are on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup knockout stages after a Jonathan David treble inspired 6-0 win over woeful nine-man Qatar - in a result marred by a serious leg injury for midfielder Ismael Kone.
Jesse Marsch's side were dominant from start to finish in Vancouver - leading 3-0 at half-time thanks to Jonathan David's double and Cyle Larin's opener. Qatar defender Homam El Amin was sent off for a last-man challenge on Tajon Buchanan in that half.
But the most pressing concern was for Canada midfielder Kone - who was stretchered off with oxygen after a challenge that left everyone watching distressed. VAR upgraded Assim Madibo's yellow card to a red, probably after seeing everyone's reaction to the tackle.
Kone's replacement Nathan Saliba then curled a free-kick to make it 4-0, and lifted his stricken' team-mate's shirt up in his celebration. Mohammad Al Mannai's comical own goal made it worse for Qatar, as David completed his hat-trick in stoppage time.
Jonathan David volleyed Canada into a 2-0 lead
Image: David's volley for 2-0 was the pick of the bunch
The result means Canada need to avoid defeat against Switzerland in the final group game to claim top spot - which would see them play their round of 32 game in front of a home crowd.
More to follow.
The key moments from Toronto...
16: GOAL! Vancouver explodes with noise as Larin taps home after David's shot is spilled into his path
29: GOAL! David makes it 2-0 with a stunning volley from inside the area
32: RED CARD! Canada are given a penalty for El Amin's trip on Buchanan, but VAR awards a free-kick as it is outside the box. El Amin's booking is upgraded to a red.
45+3: GOAL! After more Canada pressure, David pokes home a third after Larin's header is well-saved.
51: Canada midfielder Kone suffers a serious injury after a foul by Modibo, needing to leave the pitch with oxygen and Canada players looking distressed. The Qatar player is sent off after VAR upgraded the yellow card.
64: GOAL! Kone's replacement Saliba scores a direct free-kick and holds up Kone's shirt in his celebration.
75: GOAL! Al Mannai scores a comical own goal by diverting Jacob Shaffelburg's off target shot into his own net.
90+2: GOAL! David completes his hat-trick amid more woeful defending.
In pictures: Horror as Kone suffers serious leg injury
Both Canada and Qatar players react with horror when looking at Kone's (not pictured) injury
Image: Both Canada and Qatar players react with horror when looking at Kone's (not pictured) injury
Canada players looked distressed as Kone received treatment
Image: Canada players looked distressed as Kone received treatment
Kone needed oxygen has he left the pitch
Image: Kone needed oxygen has he left the pitch
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch reaches out to Canada's Kone
Image: Canada head coach Jesse Marsch reaches out to Canada's Kone
Canada's Nathan Saliba holds up Kone'shirt after scoring
Image: Canada's Nathan Saliba holds up Kone'shirt after scoring
What the result means...
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