EndBelgian victory!
The Belgians won this match thanks to goals from De Bruyne and Tielemans. Without forcing their talent and with some very interesting phases, Domenico Tedesco‘s men did the job!
90+3’But cancelled, again!
The Israelis will definitely have regrets with a second goal disallowed (logically) for offside.
90’4 minutes of additional time
And all the better because not much is happening at the end of the match. The players are managing their strength in preparation for Monday’s match against France.
88’Debast au sol
The Belgian defender took a blow to the head during a duel with an attacker during an Israeli corner. He remained on the ground before getting up.
84′ Magnificent opportunity for Duranville
The Dortmund player showed why Domenico Tedesco is counting on him. The 18-year-old plays a superb solo shot and then shoots, but his shot goes just wide of the target.
77′ Yellow card for KDB
The Belgian captain gets a yellow card after throwing an Israeli to the ground while holding his jersey. It’s deserved and he knows it, he even smiles about it.
74’More change
After some interesting phases, but with a clumsy conclusion, the Belgians make a few more changes. Julien Duranville makes his first appearance for the Devils, replacing Jérémy Doku. Arne Engels replaces Youri Tielemans.
64’Double change
Tedesco rotates his squad: De Ketelaere replaces Openda and Debast replaces De Cuyper. On the Israeli side, David replaces Gruper.
53’Penalty missed!
Lois Openda wins another penalty, but misses it by shooting haphazardly. Straight on, right at the goalkeeper, without much conviction. A goal would have done the striker a lot of good.
50’BUUUUUUUUUUT
Kevin De Bruyne scored twice thanks to a penalty caused by Lois Openda.
48’GOAL for Belgium!
And there you have it! After a few approximate passes and controls, the Devils regain the advantage thanks to a shot from Youri Tielemans in the rectangle. It feels good!
46’Reprise
Come on, we hope that half-time will have done our players some good and that they will take things in hand to go for the victory.
44′ Goal, but offside
On a free kick phase, Israel attempts a phase which results in a goal, but the attacker is well offside. The goal is logically disallowed.
36’Goal for Israel!
The Devils, overwhelmed in their rectangle, concede a stupid goal and are tied in the score. Castagne deflects the ball with his head and deceives Casteels.
30’A goal that feels good
Having scored first seems to have done the Devils some good, who are playing a little more fairly. No new dangerous situations, but the intensity is increasing and we feel that the Belgians want to do well.
22′ This time it’s GOAL
Captain Kevin de Bruyne opened the scoring thanks to a royal assist from Jeremy Doku. De Bruyne’s shot left the Israeli goalkeeper with no chance.
16’What a Belgian sequence!
The match is getting heated! The Belgians are struggling with the opposing defense and are unable to finish despite several crosses. There is a lack of presence in the small rectangle to finish.
15’Little scare
It was enough to say it… An Israeli incursion into our rectangle gave us cold sweats. Fortunately, Faes gives us some air by removing the danger.
13’Belgium still a little rusty
After a quarter of an hour, the Belgians are looking for the fault. The Devils do not put themselves in danger, but watch out for the (sometimes) poorly supported passes which can offer possibilities to the Israelis.
6’Israel shoots on goal
Shortly afterwards, an attempt by Israel went well over the goal defended by Koen Casteels.
5’First action of the Devils
Belgium inherits a corner. After a confusing phase where several players link heads, the ball finally goes out.
8:45 p.m. Here we go
Here we are! The Devils are back for this Nations League match. Sit back, we’re going to experience this together.
8:42 p.m. The anthems resound
The match starts in a moment. Before that, it’s time for the national anthems!
8:14 p.m. The coach speaks before the match
Tedesco asked his players to have fun on the pitch, but is he having fun himself?Of course, it’s football. It’s a source of pride to be the coach of the Red Devils.“.
Regarding his choice to line up Arthur Theate in the centre rather than Zeno Debast, the Italian-German justifies it in this way: “Arthur is left-handed, he has already played in this position for us. He also plays there with Rennes. It gives me more options than playing with two right-handers..”
8:03 p.m. Youri Tielemans takes the floor
Before the start of the match, the Devil gave us the instructions from the national coach.
Also read Belgium-Israel: Youri Tielemans speaks before the Devils’ entry into the competition, “it’s up to us to get back on the right path” 7:33 p.m. The line-up has been announced
The line-up was revealed by the Red Devils account: Casteels, Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper, Onana, Tielemans, De Bruyne, Lukebakio, Doku and Openda.
7:31 p.m. Fans made the trip
Although announced as a closed-door match, Belgium-Israel brought (at least) two of our compatriots: Olivier and Stéphane. Two fans who would follow the Devils to the ends of the earth.
Also read Olivier and Stéphane made the trip to Hungary despite the closed-door session: “If we can get in, we will” 7:09 p.m. A home match in Hungary?
Why is Belgium playing its home game in Hungary? Answer here.
Also read Belgium-Israel: why the Belgians must play their home game… in Hungary? 7:00 p.m. All that’s missing are the players
If the stadium is decked out, so are the locker room and the players’ belongings. The jersey with the number 10 of Romelu Lukaku, this time picked up by Doku, is obviously highlighted.
7:00 p.m. Debrecen Stadium in the colors of the Devils
Deprived of their supporters, the Red Devils will be able to (slightly) console themselves by seeing that the Hungarian stadium in which they will play has been decorated for them.
What were the key moments in the Belgium vs. Israel UEFA Nations League match that led to Belgium’s 3-1 victory?
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Belgium Secures Victory Against Israel in UEFA Nations League
The Belgian national team, also known as the Red Devils, emerged victorious in their UEFA Nations League match against Israel, winning 3-1. The match, which was initially scheduled to be played in Brussels, was eventually held in Hungary due to the “dramatic situation in Gaza” [[2]].
The Belgians dominated the match, with captain Kevin De Bruyne scoring twice, including a penalty, and Youri Tielemans scoring the third goal for Belgium. The Israeli team managed to score one goal, but it was not enough to change the outcome of the match.
The match started with a strong performance from the Belgian team, with De Bruyne scoring the first goal in the 22nd minute. The Israelis equalized in the 36th minute, but the Belgians regained the lead in the 48th minute with a goal from Tielemans. De Bruyne scored his second goal in the 50th minute, securing a 3-1 win for Belgium.
Despite the Israeli team’s efforts, they were unable to catch up with the Belgians. The match ended with a 3-1 victory for Belgium, with De Bruyne being named the captain’s performance of the night.
This win marks a great start for Belgium in the UEFA Nations League, and they will look to continue their winning streak in their upcoming matches. You can watch the highlights of the match on UEFA.tv [[1]].
Match Stats:
Belgium: 3 goals (De Bruyne 2, Tielemans 1)
Israel: 1 goal
Yellow cards: KDB (Belgium)
Red cards: None
Line-up:
Belgium: Casteels, Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper, Onana, Tielemans
Nations League Israel
Belgium Secures 3-1 Victory Over Israel in UEFA Nations League Opener
Belgium kicked off their UEFA Nations League campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over Israel behind closed doors in Hungary [1[1]<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/report//gameId/698897″>[2[2]<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblogentry/belgium-beat-israel-3-1-in-soccer-game-held-in-hungary-after-brussels-refused-to-host-match/”>[3[3]. The match saw Kevin De Bruyne score twice, while Youri Tielemans also found the back of the net.
The Belgians dominated the game, playing some attractive football and creating several scoring opportunities. De Bruyne opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a clinical finish, courtesy of a brilliant assist from Jeremy Doku. The Israeli defense struggled to cope with the Belgian attack, and Tielemans doubled the lead with a shot from inside the box.
Israel pulled one back just before halftime, but the goal was later cancelled out due to offside. The second half saw Belgium continue to press, with De Bruyne scoring his second goal of the game from the penalty spot. Israel had a few chances, but the Belgian defense held firm to secure the win.
The match was not without its dramatic moments, with several yellow cards and a few contentious decisions from the referee. De Bruyne picked up a yellow card for a foul on an Israeli player, while Lois Openda missed a penalty kick that could have put Belgium further ahead.
Despite the win, Belgium will be aware that they need to improve their finishing and reduce the number of mistakes in their game. Domenico Tedesco’s men will take heart from the victory, however, and look forward to their next match against France on Monday.
it was a deserved win for Belgium, who outplayed Israel for most of the game. De Bruyne’s brace and Tielemans’ goal ensured that the Devils took all three points, and they will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
Key Stats:
Belgium scored 3 goals, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring twice and Youri Tielemans scoring once.
Israel scored 1 goal, courtesy of a deflected shot.
Lois Openda missed a penalty kick for Belgium.
De Bruyne picked up a yellow card for a foul on an Israeli player.
Match Highlights:
De Bruyne’s first goal, a clinical finish from a Doku assist.
Tielemans’ goal, a shot from inside the box that found the back of the net.
* De Bruyne’s second goal, a penalty kick that sealed the win for Belgium.
What’s Next:
Belgium will take on France on Monday in their next UEFA Nations League match, looking to build on their winning start. With the win over Israel, the Devils will be confident of getting a positive result against the French.
