As in the 2019 and 2021 editions of the Nations League, Belgium started its campaign with a win… at home. Israel‘s lucky equaliser did not get the better of Belgium’s attacking momentum. Despite a missed penalty by Openda, but thanks to a double by De Bruyne and a goal by Tielemans, the Devils controlled the match before flying to France, surprised by Italy (1-3). Article reserved for subscribers By Frécéric Larsimont Published on 09/06/2024 at 11:05 p.m. Reading time: 3 min
Back to the future. And back four years for the Devils who, in the midst of a pandemic, heard themselves playing in stadiums transformed into concrete cathedrals with hollow sounds. It was in an identical atmosphere that the first match played by Belgium at home beyond its borders (excluding major tournaments of course) took place last night at the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen. In a strange ballet of ghosts seeming to wander in an intimate concert of unusual sounds, the Belgian players carried their solitude with a professionalism that never failed. If it logically took them the academic quarter of an hour to really take possession of the place, they imposed a control of operations that the young Israeli team, in full mutation between two generations, was never able to contest at first.
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Belgium Kicks Off Nations League Campaign with 3-1 Victory over Israel
As in the 2019 and 2021 editions of the Nations League, Belgium started its campaign with a win… at home. The Devils controlled the match against Israel, despite a missed penalty by Openda, thanks to a double by De Bruyne and a goal by Tielemans. This victory sets a positive tone for their upcoming matches, including a trip to France, where they will face a surprising Italian team that won 3-1 [[1]].
The match was played behind closed doors at the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, in an atmosphere reminiscent of the pandemic era. However, the Belgian players showed professionalism and imposed control over the match, taking possession of the field after an initial quarter of an hour. The young Israeli team, in the midst of a transition between two generations, was unable to contest the Devils’ dominance.
Kevin De Bruyne was the star of the show, scoring twice to secure Belgium’s 3-1 victory over Israel [[2]][[3]]. His goals, combined with Tielemans’ effort, ensured that Belgium’s attacking momentum was not thwarted by Israel’s lucky equalizer. The win marks a promising start to Belgium’s Nations League campaign, as they look to build on their past successes in the competition.
Belgium’s next match will be against France, who were surprised by Italy’s 3-1 win. The Devils will be looking to build on their momentum and secure another win on the road. With their strong performance against Israel, they will be confident in their ability to take on the French team and come out on top.
Belgium’s 3-1 victory over Israel is a promising start to their Nations League campaign. De Bruyne’s double and Tielemans’ goal secured the win, and the Devils will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
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Belgium Kicks Off Nations League Campaign with 3-1 Victory over Israel
As in the 2019 and 2021 editions of the Nations League, Belgium started its campaign with a win at home. The Devils controlled the match against Israel, despite a missed penalty by Openda, thanks to a double by De Bruyne and a goal by Tielemans. This victory sets a positive tone for their upcoming matches, including a trip to France, where they will face a surprising Italian team that won 3-1 [[1]].
The match was played behind closed doors at the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, in an atmosphere reminiscent of the pandemic era. However, the Belgian players showed professionalism and imposed control over the match, taking possession of the field after an initial quarter of an hour. The young Israeli team, in the midst of a transition between two generations, was unable to contest the Devils’ dominance.
Kevin De Bruyne was the star of the show, scoring twice to secure Belgium’s 3-1 victory over Israel [[2]][[3]]. His goals, combined with Tielemans’ effort, ensured that Belgium’s attacking momentum was not thwarted by Israel’s lucky equalizer. The win marks a promising start to Belgium’s Nations League campaign, as they look to build on their past successes in the competition.
Belgium’s next match will be against France, who were surprised by Italy’s 3-1 win. The Devils will be looking to build on their momentum and secure another win on the road. With their strong performance against Israel, they will be confident in their ability to take on the French team and come out on top.
Belgium’s 3-1 victory over Israel is a promising start to their Nations League campaign. De Bruyne’s double and Tielemans’ goal secured the win, and the Devils will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
Belgium’s UEFA Nations League standings can be found on Fox Sports [[1]]. The team’s latest news, stats, and squad list can be found on UEFA.com [[3]].
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