Mixed emotions were the order of the day for the Zionist’s Guide to the World Cup (ZGWC) as it viewed the day’s only match, featuring Canada and South Africa in a Round of 32 knockout match.  Since October 7th, official Canada at every level has been underwhelming, at best, in response to those seeking to kills Jews, whether in Israel or in Toronto.  The ZGWC has been anxious to pour negative energy on The Canucks in this tournament.  Aside from their first round match against Switzerland, the ZGWC has been frustrated in this quest, as the Canadians have repeatedly served as the lesser of two evils.  Such was the case again today with South Africa.  The South African government has pursued a consistent anti-Israel foreign policy for many years.  This obnoxious trend accelerated after October 7th with their shambolic effort to pursue genocide charges against Israel in the International Court of Justice.  Consequently, however much the ZGWC may be chomping at the bit to root against Canada, priorities dictated otherwise.  Few soccer experts expected the Bafana Bafana to make it out of their group, so the fact that they were still alive in the tournament was a significant achievement and an irritation to the ZGWC.  A combination of marginally competent play by the South Africans, combined with persistent sloppiness from the more talented Canadians served to extend the duration of the ZGWC’s cognitive dissonance in hoping for a Canadian goal.  As the prospect of extra time loomed, LAFC’s Steven Eustáquio, the Canadian captain, scored in the second minute of stoppage time to put an end to the collective misery.  While the South Africans will likely leave this tournament with their heads........

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