Moments before mayhem

Backblip: I think this was the moment I thought the World Cup might be something Canada could participate in as a competitive force. Early on in the game, the speed of Canada's attack completely turned around one of the world's best defences. A great cross and a fine headed goal. Canada lead Croatia 1-0.

Didn't last. John Herdman made a couple of poor tactical mistakes, shot off his mouth, and 89 minutes later we had lost 1-0. Still, nice while it lasted.