Euro 2024
Belgium Gets Back On Track With Win Over Romania
Belgium secured a vital 2-0 victory over Romania in Cologne, setting the stage for a thrilling final round in the Euro 2024 tournament.
The Red Devils ended a three-game winless streak at major tournaments, delivering an impressive performance to keep their hopes alive in the competition.
The match kicked off with Belgium dominating from the start. Jeremy Doku and Romelu Lukaku combined brilliantly to set up Youri Tielemans for a sublime right-footed strike, breaking Belgium’s goalless streak in major tournaments. The early goal set the tone for a pulsating encounter.
Romania showed resilience and threatened the Belgian defense on multiple occasions. Koen Casteels made crucial saves, including a spectacular parry to deny Radu Dragușin’s header. However, Kevin De Bruyne stood out for Belgium, orchestrating attacks and creating opportunities for his teammates.
Lukaku thought he had got the second after an hour slotting home confidently from a De Bruyne through ball, only for VAR to rule it out for offside five days after he had two goals chalked off against Slovakia.
Despite Romania’s efforts to equalize, Belgium continued to press forward, with Belgian goalkeeper, Casteels, sending a long goal kick that bypassed all players, allowing De Bruyne to capitalize on the opportunity and score a decisive goal that put the game out of reach for the Tricolorii.
The result leaves Group E finely poised, with all four teams tied on three points heading into the final round of matches.
Belgium will face Ukraine in a crucial showdown, while Romania will take on Slovakia, with both teams still in contention for a spot in the knockout stages.
