Harrowing scenes unfolded as Canada star Ismael Kone was stretchered off the pitch with what appeared to be a broken leg during his nation’s clash with Qatar. The midfielder acknowledged the crowd with a wave as he was carried along the touchline.
Immediate concern swept through the stadium for the Canadian international as tensions between the two sides began to boil over. Kone’s team-mates reacted furiously towards Qatar’s players, while the player responsible for the challenge, Assim Madibo, looked visibly distraught.
Madibo was dismissed for his tackle as Kone was administered oxygen to help ease the considerable pain he was suffering.
“His leg’s hanging off,” said Canada’s assistant manager to the fourth official before Madibo was shown red. “His leg is broken. His leg is broken, man.”