Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David lead the way as Canada downs Ukraine 4-2 [Video]

On a blue-sky Saturday in June, a little over a year from the first men’s World Cup game on Canadian soil, it seemed especially fitting that a man named Promise made his national team debut.

In the seconds before Canada’s opening kickoff against Ukraine at a festive BMO Field, Promise David, who usually goes by Tobi, stood in the sun beside star striker Jonathan David and smiled. He had taken such a long journey to that immaculate patch of grass.

WATCH | Jonathan David scores twice, Canada downs Ukraine at Canadian Shield:

Jonathan David scored the first two goals en route to a 4-2 Canadian win over Ukraine at the Canadian Shield tournament from BMO Field.

“It was a full-circle moment,” the 23-year-old said after Canada’s 4-2 win, which also saw him score his first goal for country in front of dozens of his family and friends. The last time …