Davies misses penalty, chance to score first goal for Canada's men at World Cup

November 23, 2022 - 4:13pm

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (1) makes a save on a penalty kick from Canada forward Alphonso Davies (19) during first half Group F World Cup soccer action at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. (Nathan Denette/CP)

A hand ball in the ninth minute of play offered Canada a chance to take the early lead on Wednesday at the World Cup against Belgium.

Unfortunately, when Alphonso Davies stepped up for the kick and struck the ball, his shot was not quite wide enough, allowing Belgian 'keeper Thibaut Courtois to make the save. Canadian teammate Jonathan David and Davies then both went for the rebound, but the shot went high and over the goal.

The foul was committed by midfielder Yannick Carrasco in the box off a corner kick by Canada's Junior Hoilett. Carrasco was also issued a yellow card on the play.

Canada would eventually fall to Belgium in a 1-0 shutout loss as the quest for the first World Cup goal continues.

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