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England emerged as the winner in the match against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League continued. Behind the first, the team of three lions won 2-1.
England host Belgium at Wembley on Sunday afternoon (11/10/2020) WIB in the continuation of the UEFA Nations League. The hosts conceded in the 16th minute due to Romelu Lukaku’s penalty.
The penalty was also the way England tied the score in the 39th minute by executing Marcus Rashford. The first half ended in balance.
England reversed their position with a deflected shot from Mason Mount in the 64th minute. The scoreline of 2-1 lasted until the long whistle blew.
With this result, England leads Group 2 of League A with seven points from three games. Belgium is second with six points, followed by Denmark (1 point) and Iceland (0 points) from two games.
The course of the match
Belgium already scored in the 11th minute after an action by Thomas Meunier from the right. He stabbed and baited Yannick Carrasco, who then beat Jordan Pickford.
But there was Timothy Castagne standing close to Pickford, who later canceled the goal for offside. The decision was confirmed by the VAR.
Four minutes later, the referee awarded a penalty for Belgium. Romelu Lukaku was brought down by Eric Dier in the penalty area and the referee decided there was a foul. Lukaku advanced as an executor and scored goals successfully.
Belgium pushed and threatened again in the 19th minute. Kevin de Bruyne found space on the edge of the penalty area and shot with his left foot. Pickford quickly dissipated.
A minute later, it was Meunier’s turn to spread threats after receiving a pass from Axel Witsel. Kick shot to the right side of the goal.
England continued to have trouble creating serious threats, until in the 38th minute the referee awarded them a penalty. Meunier pulled Jordan Henderson’s jersey into a corner and the referee pointed the spot.
Marcus Rashford acted as executioner and successfully converted the penalty into a goal.
In the 43rd minute, Lukaku cheated on Carrasco in the penalty area. In front of Pickford, Carrasco’s shot went wide. The first half is over.
England will try to increase the intensity of the attacks in the second half. Henderson tried to pass Mason Mount with a cross, but Jason Denayer’s effort was blocked.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin nearly stole Toby Alderweireld’s backward pass after 61 minutes. Simon Mignolet easily read the situation and cleared the ball.
OBJECTIVE! England took the lead 2-1 in the 64th minute. Mount stabbed in the middle and then fired a shot that hit Alderweireld and outwitted Mignolet at the net.
Carrasco had a chance in the 72nd minute when he received a pass from De Bruyne. Pickford advanced and Carrasco couldn’t beat him after his shot hit and went off the field.
Pickford couldn’t catch the ball perfectly in the 77th minute, but luckily his teammates were quick to secure the situation. In the 82nd minute, Mount’s attempt hits and rolls off the field.
Opportunity for England in the 85th minute. Teaming up with Declan Rice, Rashford saw a gap and fired a powerful shot that went over the net.
Until the game is over, no more goals will be scored.
The composition of players:
Inggris: Jordan Pickford; Eric Dier, Kyle Walker, Harry Maguire; Kieran Trippier, Trent Alexander-Arnold (Reece James 79 ‘), Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson (Kalvin Phillips 66’); Mason Mount (Jadon Sancho 89 ‘), Marcus Rashford; Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Harry Kane 66 ‘)
Belgium: Simon Mignolet; Jason Denayer, Dedryck Boyata, Toby Alderweireld; Thomas Meunier, Axel Witsel, Youri Tielemans, Timothy Castagne; Kevin De Bruyne (Yari Verschaeren 73 ‘), Yannick Carrasco (Jeremy Doku 83’); Romelu lukaku
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