Belgium got their Euro 2024 campaign back on track with a 2-0 win over Romania in Cologne on Saturday evening.
The Red Devils needed a big performance following a shock 1-0 defeat to Slovakia last time out and got exactly what they wanted, with Youri Tielemans opening the scoring from distance after just 73 seconds.
Romelu Lukaku was a threat all night — providing the assist for Tielemans — and saw a third strike of the tournament disallowed by VAR, this time for offside. Nevertheless, Kevin De Bruyne was able to finish the job late on, running behind the Romanian defence and coolly finishing.
The result leaves all four teams in Group E level on three points heading into the final game, blowing things wide open.
Here are the full player ratings on an important evening for Belgium:
Belgium vs Romania player ratings – Euro 2024
Belgium (4-2-3-1)
Koen Casteels – 8/10 – Made some vital saves to deliver three massive points for Belgium.
Timothy Castagne – 7/10 – Focused on his defensive work more in the second half, but provided a good attacking outlet in the opening 45 minutes.
Wout Faes – 8/10 – Needed a big performance after struggling against Slovakia and delivered just that. Made a match-high three tackles, as well as two clearances, two interceptions and two recoveries. Also completed the most passes (65) in the match.
Jan Vertonghen – 7/10 – His experience added much-needed composure to the Belgian backline.
Arthur Theate – 8/10 – Dynamic with and without the ball, making 10 passes into the final third and creating one chance while also registering two tackles, four clearances and five aerial duels won from seven attempts. Limped off near the end but hopefully nothing serious.
Youri Tielemans – 8/10 – Returned to the starting line-up in style with an excellent strike after just 73 seconds. Was dynamic and progressive on the ball throughout.
Amadou Onana – 8/10 – Set the tempo brilliantly in the midfield with some pin-point…
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Author : CJ
Publish date : 2024-06-22 21:01:47
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