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Canada leads Qatar 3-0 before halftime in World Cup match; penalty appeal dismissed

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World Cup Match Update: Canada Leads Qatar 3-0 at Halftime

Key Moment: A penalty appeal by Canada was dismissed after Derek Cornelius fell in the box, with VAR officials checking and ruling no foul.

Canada is dominating the match against Qatar, holding a commanding 3-0 lead before the halftime whistle.

The scoring was highlighted by a strong performance from Jonathan David, who netted his second goal of the match from a rebound after a save on Cyle Larin's shot.

The first half will feature six minutes of additional time as play resumes following a brief VAR check on the penalty incident involving Cornelius.

Match Details:

  • Score: Canada 3 - 0 Qatar
  • Goal Scorer: Jonathan David (2 goals)
  • Key Incident: Penalty appeal dismissed for Canada after VAR review
  • First Half Stoppage Time: 6 minutes