Belgium got their first three points at EURO 2024 when they defeated Romania 2-0.
Early this morning, Belgium faced Romania in the second match of Group E EURO 2024. Belgium was determined to win 3 points after losing on the opening day. Meanwhile, Romania was in good spirits after defeating Ukraine 3-0.
Belgium fielded a strong lineup with many talented players. Prominent names such as Romelu Lukaku, Kevin de Bruyne, Amadou Onana started right from the start.
In the second minute, Belgium reaped the rewards. Jeremy Doku dribbled down the right wing and passed the ball to Lukaku. Lukaku made a good wall and assisted Youri Tielemans to score against Romania.
Youri Tielemans’s shot burned the Romanian net.
Belgium players celebrate their goal. Kevin de Bruyne and his teammates had a smooth start.
In the 4th minute, Romania had a dangerous response. Radu Dragușin headed the ball dangerously, forcing goalkeeper Koen Casteels to show his talent in saving the goal.
In the 18th minute, De Bruyne dribbled skillfully before passing to the right wing for Dodi Lukebakio. The 26-year-old star finished skillfully but could not beat goalkeeper Florin Nita.
In the 30th minute, Doku shot from a dangerous narrow angle. However, goalkeeper Florin Nita played brilliantly, saving the goal for Romania. At the end of the first 45 minutes, Belgium led Romania 1-0.
In the second half, the match’s pace was pushed to a climax. In the 52nd minute, De Bruyne’s technical shot narrowly missed the Romanian goal.
Just 3 minutes after the missed situation, De Bruyne continued to threaten the Romanian goal. Unfortunately, the 32-year-old midfielder’s shot could not trouble goalkeeper Nita.
In the 63rd minute, De Bruyne made a delicate pass for Lukaku to break through and score against Romania. Unfortunately, VAR intervened and disallowed the goal as Lukaku was in an offside position.
In the 68th minute, due to Onana’s mistake, Dennis Man escaped to face the Belgian goal. Unfortunately, Man’s shot was blocked by goalkeeper Casteels.
In the 79th minute, Belgium reaped the sweet fruit. Starting from a long pass from goalkeeper Casteels, De Bruyne escaped, overcame Dragusin’s tackle, and finished, shaking the Romanian net.
De Bruyne celebrates his goal.
At the end of the second half, Lukaku missed a good chance when he could not beat the opposing goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation. At the end of 90 minutes, Belgium defeated Romania 2-0, thereby winning the first 3 points at EURO 2024.