Canadian fans blame luck after 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia, praise tournament atmosphere in Toronto
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Isabella Menon
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Summary
Canadian fans expressed frustration but not pessimism after Canada's 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup opener held in Toronto. Supporters felt the home team created enough chances to win and attributed the result to bad luck rather than poor performance. Fans praised the team's quality of play and the positive atmosphere of the World Cup in Canada.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledA frustração pelo resultado estava presente, mas longe de se transformar em pessimismo.
Com o rosto pintado com a bandeira canadense, Mayur Monchero, 25, parava para fotos com outros torcedores enquanto deixava o estádio.
Canadenses afirmam que sua seleção criou muitas oportunidades e mostrou bom futebol
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