The Red Devil won their opening game against Canada in the Group F game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, holding at Qatar.
Belgium’s forward, Batshuayi scores the opening goal for his side despite many attempts from the Canadians to score. Canada, during the game showed a lack of quality with their last couple of efforts.
The result means the Red Devils move top of Group F with Croatia and Morocco both tied on one point.
Canada’s pace caused Belgium’s aging backline a wealth of problems and they had the chance to take the lead in the 13th minute from the penalty spot after a Yannick Carrasco handball at a corner.
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Attendance
40,432 is tonight’s official attendance.
Substitution
Belgian goal scorer, Batshuayi has been substituted.
Another Substitution from the Canadian side
Score line
70 mins still Belgium 1-0 Canada
Chance for Belgium!
De Bruyne finds the ball on the right before squaring it to Batshuayi on the edge of the box. The striker lines up the shot, but Miller gets back to make another outstanding block.
Canada slowing down
Belgium, to their credit, have made things a bit tighter but Canada just aren’t creating as much in the second-half.
The game was there for the taking in the opening 45 minutes.
Substitution For Canada
Another Yellow Card
Amadou Onana, a new entrant into the game got served
Attempts at goal:
Belgium – 4
Canada – 16
Yellow Card
Thomas Meunier got served a yellow card
Eustaquio’s Attempt
Eustaquio is involved again. This time he shoots. The 25-yard effort flies wide.
SECOND HALF: Belgium 1-0 Canada
HALF TIME: Belgium 1-0 Canada
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL: Batshuayi scores in the 43rd minutes. Batshuayi smashes it home on the half-volley. This is a heartbreak for Canada.
Still Belgium 0-0 Canada in 23rd minutes
Lukaku can’t watch
Canada missed the penalty by Alphonso Davies. Still Belgium 0-0 Canada
Canada has been issued a penalty in the 10th mins
Canada currently attacking the Belgians with great strikes!!!
KICK-OFF: Belgium 0-0 Canada
Already, fans of the two countries are on ground to cheer up their players.
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