News on November 28, in the early morning of November 28, Beijing time, in the second round of Group F of the World Cup group stage, Croatia defeated Canada 2-0, and Canada became the second team in the World Cup. In this game, Bayern defender Alfonso Davis scored the first goal in the history of the World Cup for Canada, and his life experience is inspirational!
Less than 2 minutes into the game, Buchanan crossed diagonally from the right into the box, and Alfonso Davies headed a header from the point to give Canada a 1-0 lead! It was Canada's first goal in World Cup title.
In the 36th minute, Perisic crossed the left side of the penalty area and Kramaric scored with a low shot from a small angle, 1-1.
In the 44th minute, Livaja scored from distance from the top of the penalty area, giving Croatia a 2-1 lead.
In the 70th minute, Perisic picked out a cross from the left and Kramaric swung a low shot from a defender to make Croatia 3-1.
In the 4th minute of injury time, the Canadian defender made a mistake, Orsic crossed from the box, Mayer pushed the goal, Croatia sealed the victory 4-1!
Alfonso Davies, a 22-year-old left-back from Bayern, was the highlight of the game.
Alfonso Davis, whose parents are Liberian, was born on 2 November 2000 in the refugee camp in Budubram, Ghana, where his father Dibiye Davies and his family were displaced as a result of the Liberian civil war.
As a child, Alfonso Davis (first from left) and his father, family portrait of siblings.
In 2005, Davis and his family came to Windsor, Ontario, Canada as refugees. In 2006, Davis and his family moved to Edmonton.
In Canada, Davis quickly showed his physical qualities and football talent, joining the youth academy of local clubs. In 2014, Major League Soccer's Vancouver White Wave FC spotted Davis and invited him to a tryout. In February 2016, at the age of 15, Davis officially signed with the Vancouver White Wave Reserves, setting a record for the youngest appearance in the major leagues at the age of 15 years and 9 months.
On July 26, 2018, Bundesliga hegemony Bayern Munich officially announced the signing of Alfonso Davis under a contract that ends in 2023 with a transfer fee of 13 million euros.
In January 2019, he officially moved to Bayern Munich and won the Bundesliga title in his first season. In 2020, Alfonso Davies helped Bayern win the Champions League as a regular player. Davis was also named to the 2020 FIFA Team of the Year. Today, his transfer is worth a whopping 70 million euros, making him the number one star of the Canadian team.
In 2017, Alfonso officially obtained Canadian citizenship, wore the Canadian shirt, and helped the national team return to the World Cup after 36 years.
When talking about his refugee status, he doesn't shy away, "When people hear the word refugee, there is a negative impression and I hope to have a positive impact. People will say that refugees are a problem, but we are all human beings, and refugees do not choose to be refugees. ”
Today, despite the early exit of Canada, Alfonso Davis and his teammates are still transmitting the power of love and perseverance to the world.