De Bruyne scores, Belgium defeats Romania

Highlight Belgium beat Romania 2-0

The Belgian team made many changes compared to the team that lost to Slovakia 3 days ago, with Lukebakia and Tielemans returning to the starting lineup and Troussard on the bench. The "Red Devils"'s goal-scoring task still rests on the shoulders of De Bruyne, Doku and Lukaku.

Tielemans opened the scoring for Belgium very early (Photo: UEFA).

Immediately after the opening whistle, Belgium pushed up their formation to search for a goal. Belgium's pressure was effective in the second minute, Lukaku pressed the ball in the penalty area and passed it back to Tielemans to finish from outside the box to open the score 1-0 for Belgium.

After conceding the goal, Romania responded immediately with Marin's header, but goalkeeper Casteels flew to block it. Lukaku played energetically and had a good chance in the box in the 12th minute, but the AS Roma striker shot over the crossbar.

Belgium played confidently after Tielemans' early opening goal (Photo: UEFA).

Belgium still appeared sharper in their attacks and in the 19th minute, De Bruyne assisted Lukaku to finish in the penalty area but goalkeeper Nita's talent saved Romania.

In the following minutes, Belgium played deadlocked and Lukebakio's shot in the 34th minute went over the crossbar. The first half ended with the advantage in favor of Belgium and in the second half, the "Red Devils" suddenly slowed down to preserve their advantage.

Romania plays an open game with the Belgian team (Photo: UEFA).

The second half saw Romania step up the pace and in the 46th minute, Dennis Man fired a decisive shot from distance but it went straight to goalkeeper Casteels. Two minutes later, Mihaila used his speed to penetrate the Belgian penalty area but his final shot was unsuccessful.

De Bruyne fired a long-range shot in the 52nd minute that went just wide of the post. Lukaku had the ball in the Romanian net in the 65th minute, but VAR ruled out the goal when it was determined that the AS Roma striker was offside before scoring.

The Belgian defense worked hard at times (Photo: UEFA).

Courage at the crucial moment helped the Belgian team make a difference in the 80th minute. From a pass from goalkeeper Casteels, Kevin De Bruyne broke through and finished into the Romanian net, helping the "Red Devils" lead 2-0.

Romania had a chance to reduce the score in the 85th minute, Denis Alibec defeated Faes and then skillfully chipped the ball past goalkeeper Casteels, but defender Castagne was able to retreat in time to clear the ball before the goal line.

De Bruyne sealed a 2-0 victory for Belgium (Photo: UEFA).

Lukaku had a chance to score in the 89th minute, but he could not beat the Romanian goalkeeper in a tight angle. The match ended 2-0 in favor of Belgium in a match where they showed more character and experience than their opponents at the crucial moment.

The Belgian team relieved the pressure after losing to Slovakia 3 days ago (Photo: UEFA).

At the end of the second round of Group E Euro 2024, the group stage was quite tense when all four teams Romania, Belgium, Slovakia, and Ukraine got 3 points. In the final round, Belgium faced Ukraine and Slovakia faced Romania.

Line-up

Belgium: Casteels, Castagne, Vertonghen, Faes, Theate (Debast 77), Tielemans (Mangala 72), Onana, Doku (Carrasco 72), De Bruyne, Lukebakio (Trossard 56), Lukaku

Romania: Nita, Ratiu (Sorescu 90), Dragusin, Burca, Bancu, Marius Marin (Olaru 68), Dennis Man, Razvan Marin, Stanciu, Mihaila (Hagi 68), Dragus (Alibec 81).

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