Canada Proud After World Cup Adventure Ends In Defeat
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published December 02, 2022 | 12:40 AM
Doha, Dec 1 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd Dec, 2022 ) :Canada coach John Herdman said his team would depart the World Cup with heads held high after their tournament ended in a third straight defeat against Morocco on Thursday.
The Canadians returned to the World Cup for the first time since the 1986 finals in Mexico after dominating CONCACAF region qualifiers.
But they were unable to reproduce that winning form in Group F, where they suffered defeats to Belgium and Croatia before Thursday's 2-1 loss to Morocco.
English coach Herdman however said the team was proud of its achievements in the finals in Qatar.
"It's been the first time in a long time we've been here," Herdman said. "We'd have liked to have been here longer but we've enjoyed the ride.
"We're a young team, we're developing. It's been a hell of an experience." Already eliminated before Thursday's game, Canada's hopes of signing off with a victory were jolted after Morocco went 1-0 up after four minutes before making it 2-0 after 23 minutes.
"The first goal rattled us," Herdman admitted. "It was a tough moment to take. They came out blood boiling. You really felt their intensity." A tactical tweak steadied the ship for Canada thereafter, and they pulled a goal back just before half time.
However they were unable to find an equaliser in the second half.
"We were on the ropes but we came back, we adapted, we showed resilience," Herdman said.
"We were bending but we didnt break. We pushed through." Reflecting on Canada's tournament, Herdman said the team had performed well.
Canada missed a penalty in a 1-0 opening loss to Belgium and took the lead against Croatia before eventually losing.
A second half header from Atiba Hutchinson crashed off the underside of the bar and denied Canada an equaliser against Morocco.
"As a football country we can be definitely proud of the performances," Herdman said.
"We showed up in every game. We were front-footed and fearless. That was a big part of the DNA we wanted to show.
"This isn't Canada walking away with our heads down. We leave with our heads held high." Herdman meanwhile declined an invitation to celebrate the conclusion of Canada's World Cup with a bottle of beer, preferring to seek solace in his family.
"I'm going go home and hug my kids, maybe find a camel and go and ride in the desert for a couple of days and get my head straight," he said.
"I'll leave the alcohol alone, I don't need that."
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Under training officers visit Special Branch Headquarters Roberts Club
Industries promotion can help eliminate unemployment : Sindh Minister for Indus ..
Step afoot to ensure durable peace in Balochistan: Ziuallah
PML-N office torching cases: ATC summons PTI leaders, others for indictment on M ..
Oman, UAE deluge 'most likely' linked to climate change: scientists
CRBC tender to be floated by June; Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali ..
122 cases registered against accused involved in drug trafficking
Models, poster and quiz competition held at AIOU
Passco GM, deputy visit wheat procurement centers in Burewala
Non-Muslim Pakistanis enjoy freedom, state patronage: Kundi
Dengue Control Committee gathers in Jhang
BHP launches $38.8 billion takeover bid for rival Anglo American
More Stories From Miscellaneous
-
PDMA predicts gusty wind, rain with thunder, hails
2 days ago -
Iranian president Raisi given guard of honour at PM House
3 days ago -
Intellectuals, writers accolades Naseer Mirza on his literary contribution
4 days ago -
Bahawalpur Adabi Sangat hosts memorable mushaira
4 days ago -
Cattle farming vital to alleviate poverty in rural areas
4 days ago -
Pakistan: A land of tourism, archeological wonders
5 days ago
-
Transforming education sector: from job hunters to job creators
6 days ago -
Amjad Bobby remembered on 19th death anniversary for timeless contributions to music
10 days ago -
Legendary actor Nadeem’s 26 films released on Eid-ul-Fitr days in 50 years
11 days ago -
Besant Hall Cultural Centre to celebrate evening with Sanam Marvi on 26 April
11 days ago -
Radio Bahawalpur presents program “Eidi Shidi”
14 days ago -
Radio Bahawalpur to broadcast Eid programs
17 days ago