Chinanews.com, November 28th, title: He walked out of the refugee camp and created the fastest goal
Author: Liu Xingchen
It was a mixed night for Team Canada.
After suffering a two-game losing streak, they lost the possibility of qualifying for the group and became another team that was eliminated early after the host Qatar.
But also on this night, they scored their first World Cup goal in team history.
For this moment, the "Maple Leaf Legion" has been waiting for too many years.
The picture shows Davis, the No. 19 player of the Canadian team, scored with a header in the opening 67 seconds
The 22-year-old Alphonso Davis helped the team achieve this historic leap in a special way.
Against Croatia, the runner-up of the previous tournament, the Canadian team, which is ranked outside the 40th place in the world, is not the favored side, but they took the lead in the 67th second after the opening.
This is the fastest goal record so far in this World Cup.
Image source: screenshot of FIFA website
In the 59th second of the game, the Canadian midfielder launched an attack, and Davis was in his own half at that time.
In the 67th second, he headed into the penalty area and scored, making history.
It took Davis only 8 seconds to attack half the court with a header.
Fans who are familiar with the Bundesliga prefer to call this guy from Bayern "Afang".
Although there is some naughty meaning in it, it can also be seen that the outside world recognizes this new star.
Before the trip to Qatar, Davis was hailed as the number one star in the Canadian team.
The boy who emerged from the refugee camp became a national hero.
The picture shows the Canadian team fans.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan
hunger, displacement
At the end of the last century, because of the civil war in Liberia, Davis' parents fled to the refugee camp in Budubram, Ghana for a while.
In 2000, Davis was born here, and the family survived for 5 years.
In Davis's initial perception of the world, hunger and escape were all around.
After several twists and turns, the young Davis came to Canada with his parents.
The picture shows the Canadian team players celebrating the goal
Back then, the future was still a vague concept for Davis.
After the family moved to Edmonton, Davis officially came into contact with the game of football.
A football game in elementary school changed everything about him.
Someone realized that this child with excellent physical condition was destined to become attached to football.
"He (Davis) is a gift from God to football." Davis's first coach once recalled.
In this way, the young man with outstanding football talent stepped onto the pitch.
Facts have proved that this is an extremely correct decision.
football, genius
In the Vancouver Whitecaps, Davis set the record for the youngest appearance in Major League Soccer at the age of 15 years and 9 months.
Image source: Official Weibo of Bayern Munich Football Club
When he was less than 17 years old, Davis, who had just obtained Canadian citizenship, became the youngest player to represent the Canadian team.
On the court, he can always make a correct judgment on the situation.
Gradually, his superstar potential was seen by more people.
After an olive branch at Bayern Munich, Davies decided to challenge himself on a higher stage.
In July 2018, he joined hands with Xinjiadong at a record-setting value in the Major Leagues.
After that, Davis' name began to be known to fans all over the world.
As a giant in the Bundesliga, the competition in the Bayern team is fierce.
When there were not many opportunities to appear in the first season after joining, Davis focused on training and improving himself.
It took him less than 2 years from being a recruit to becoming the main force of the team.
The best rookie in the Bundesliga, won the Champions League with the team, and the Canadian player of the year... Davis, who is so fast, can always leave defenders behind, and he has quickly grown into the best wide player in world football one.
Image source: Official Weibo of Bayern Munich Football Club
The road leading to the World Cup in Qatar, the Canadian team went very smoothly.
In the North and Central American qualifiers of the World Cup, they unexpectedly defeated the United States and Mexico to qualify directly as the top of the group.
And coach Heldman attributed all this to Davis, "He defined this team."
difficulties, dreams
This is Davis' first World Cup trip.
As a recruit, he made a promise, "I'm part of the team and we'll give it our all in Qatar." His goal was to make Canada one of the toughest teams in the group.
On November 28, Beijing time, in the second round of Group F of the Qatar World Cup group match, the match between Croatia and Canada officially started.
The picture shows the game scene.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan
Apparently, they did.
Facing the world's second-ranked Belgian team in the first game, they almost controlled the rhythm of the game.
But Davies was defeated in the contest with the Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. He missed the penalty and the young Canadian team also swallowed the bitterness of the 0:1 defeat.
Facing Croatia early this morning, although the Canadian team lost 1:4, they scored the first goal and created a lot of difficulties for the World Cup runner-up.
Canadians don't want to be a passing visitor to the World Cup.
But in those two games, they paid for their youth.
Although regrettable, for Davis, this is still a milestone moment.
He stood on the World Cup field and proved to the world: "Who said that children born in refugee camps cannot succeed. Please continue to pursue your dreams and continue to realize your dreams."
The picture shows Canada's David Davis celebrating a goal.
Davis has always hoped to influence and help more people. He participated in the work of UNHCR as a goodwill ambassador.
Before the start of the World Cup, he announced that he would donate all his income during the campaign to charity to help those less fortunate.
"Refugees are people too, if given the chance, we too can become football players, become doctors..."
Helping more people get out of trouble is what Davis has been doing.
On the eve of the opening of the Tokyo Paralympics last year, he told the athletes of the refugee team: "Walk out on the field with a smile and you will be at your best. You belong here."
From the refugee camp to the World Cup, Davis walked for 17 years.
He has never forgotten where he came from, and he wants to make more people who are suffering feel hopeful: "Since Davis can do it, so can I."