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Cyle Larin’s Strike Unleashes Joy and Saves Canada from the Curse of ‘Almost’
For the first time in the history of the men’s World Cup, Les Rouges have a point. It lifted pressure on a team scarred by disappointment on the biggest stage
TL;DR
- Cyle Larin scored a late equalizer, earning Canada their first men's World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The goal sparked an uproarious outpouring of joy and relief from players and fans, with Ismaël Koné describing the feeling of almost passing out.
- Larin dedicated his goal to critics who doubted him, stating he has always proven them wrong.
- Coach Jesse Marsch acknowledged the impact of substitutions but stressed the need to get more out of the starting players, particularly Jonathan David, who had an ineffective performance.
- The draw provided Canada with a moment of belonging at their home World Cup and eased pressure on the team.