Twitter reacts as Croatia beats Canada 4-1
After qualifying for their first World Cup in 36 years, last featuring in the 1986 edition, Canada entered the tournament as underdogs. Despite the initial 1-0 loss to Belgium, John Herdman's side were not going to go down without a fight.
LFG, @CanadaSoccerEN We’re all watching. We love you. 🇨🇦 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/7dP6l8lwe5
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 27, 2022
Canada = Football Nation ✅#WeCAN pic.twitter.com/uTQ5CK1WV5
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) November 27, 2022
Shout out to the 4 guys dressed up as Canadian Mounties during todays Canada / Croatia #WorldcupQatar2022 game 😂🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/VOfiYBh5VZ
— Brian Ellis (@BrianEllis1) November 27, 2022
They started off strong, opening up the scoring in the second minute of the match with a header by Alphonso Davies. The Bayer Munich player will go down in history for recording Canada's first ever World Cup goal.
It also stands as the fastest goal of the 2022 World Cup, thus far.
OUR FIRST EVER @FIFAWorldCup GOAL! 🔥
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) November 27, 2022
IT HAD TO BE HIM!#WeCAN pic.twitter.com/ykjzz9ykGr
OH CANADA!!! 🇨🇦 ALPHONSO DAVIES SCORES CANADA'S FIRST WORLD CUP GOAL EVER 😱 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/o1BU9AsVPM
— 90min_US (@90min_us) November 27, 2022
ALPHONSO DAVIES SCORES CANADA'S FIRST WORLD CUP GOAL EVER 😱 pic.twitter.com/q8TB4jRqQd
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 27, 2022
From being born in a refugee camp to scoring @CanadaSoccerEN's first-ever goal at a men's #FIFAWorldCup. @AlphonsoDavies has written his name in the history books 🙌 pic.twitter.com/F0ENwS8Kr4
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) November 27, 2022
THE FASTEST GOAL IN THE 2022 WORLD CUP.
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 27, 2022
ALPHONSO DAVIES 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/YlxGDa16qy
But the lead did not last long, as Croatia responded with two of their own.
2’—Croatia 0-1 Canada
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 27, 2022
44’—Croatia 2-1 Canada
Pain. pic.twitter.com/Hi98AzhQHN
Canada 🇨🇦 are like traffic cones defensively. Too easy for Croatia 🇭🇷.
— Maximiliano Bretos (@MaxBretosSports) November 27, 2022
This is real bad, Croats might get 5.
When Canada 🇨🇦 manager John Herdman said ‘We’re going to F Croatia’ he actually said ‘We’re going to F, Croatia’ with F meaning fail
— American Hooligans 🇺🇸⚽️ (@AmericanHoolis) November 27, 2022
To make matters worse, Croatia scored two more in the second half. Canada simply crumbled.
Croatia 🇭🇷 maturing like 🍷
— Mazola J. Molefe (@superjourno) November 27, 2022
Killing this Canada 🇨🇦 team with experience at the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/kjl5H7a2ZW
Croatia goes up 3-1. Canada's World Cup chances look all but finished. 😬 pic.twitter.com/THIs9ImuiA
— theScore (@theScore) November 27, 2022
Croatia turned it up ⚡ pic.twitter.com/7IM8BeNAeq
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 27, 2022
Did Canada just get UEFAed?
— Cesar Hernandez (@cesarhfutbol) November 27, 2022
Canada deserved better against Belgium, but not in this one. Croatia clinical, especially in midfield. Canada has been too sloppy.
— Andrew Berkshire (@AndrewBerkshire) November 27, 2022
Rule #1
— herculez gomez (@herculezg) November 27, 2022
Never give an opponent bulletin board material, especially a more ‘talented’ one.
“we’re going to go and F Croatia, it’s as simple as it gets”
Shame. One of my favorite coaches too. #FutbolAmericas #FIFAWorldCup #CanMNT pic.twitter.com/tJpsVM9y8a
The Canadian men's national team has been officially eliminated from knockout round contention after two consecutive losses. Even if Canada defeat Morocco in the last match of the group stage, the team cannot advance to the round of 16.
Croatia's comeback is complete! ✅️ 🇭🇷
— Sportskeeda Football (@skworldfootball) November 27, 2022
As it stands, Canada will be eliminated! ❌️ 🇨🇦 #CroatiavsCanada #Qatar2022 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/ArfZxyOUYU