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Belgium Edges Wales in Thriller

International Football
A late goal by Kevin De Bruyne secured Belgium a narrow win over Wales.
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Match Overview

In a thrilling World Cup qualifier, Belgium edged out Wales 4-3, concluding with a dramatic late goal by Kevin De Bruyne. This match showcased both teams’ tenacity and the evolving strategies under new management for Wales.

Goals and Key Moments

The game began with Belgium taking control early on. Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring by converting a penalty after a controversial handball decision against Brennan Johnson. Despite a lengthy VAR review lasting over four minutes, Lukaku successfully found the back of the net.

Youri Tielemans quickly doubled Belgium's lead before Jeremy Doku added a third, leaving Wales in a defenseless state by the half-hour mark. However, Wales managed to reduce the deficit right before half-time when Harry Wilson converted a penalty, awarded after a foul by Mats Sels.

The second half saw Sorba Thomas capitalize on Wilson's assist to score, bringing the match to a tense 3-2. Momentum shifted further when Wilson's subsequent cross found Brennan Johnson to level the match. Wales appeared to take control, pressuring Belgium’s defense.

VAR Controversies

VAR played a significant role throughout the match, with multiple checks disrupting play. From Lukaku’s disallowed late goal to the review of each penalty, nearly 14 minutes were lost to VAR interventions alone. This had a lasting impact on team morale and the rhythm of the game, influencing tactical decisions from both sides.

FT
90'
4
3
Belgium
Wales
29/06
-
-
IFK Varnamo
IF Elfsborg
05/07
-
-
Hammarby FF
IFK Varnamo
13/07
-
-
IFK Varnamo
Djurgardens IF
21/07
-
-
IFK Norrkoping
IFK Varnamo
27/07
-
-
IFK Varnamo
Hammarby FF
02/08
-
-
IFK Varnamo
Gais
11/08
-
-
IF Elfsborg
IFK Varnamo
18/08
-
-
IFK Varnamo
Degerfors IF
24/08
-
-
IFK Varnamo
BK Hacken
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Final Moments

Just when Wales thought they might hold out for a draw, De Bruyne's goal, set up by Tielemans, sealed the win for Belgium with mere moments left in the match. This victory allowed Belgium to maintain their positions in the qualifying race while Wales faced a difficult setback under Bellamy's new leadership.

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Published 6 days ago.
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