The Canadians made a better impression from the first minute and won a penalty in the 11th minute. Alphonso Davies approached the ball, but his intentions were sensed by Thibaut Courtois. This did not deter John Herdman’s players, who continued to try to attack the opposing goal.

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In at least two other situations, the North American team was able to count on a penalty being called. However, referee Janny Sikazwe whistled for offside for the first time, even though Eden Hazard passed it to the Canadian. The second time he found no violations in the sixteen, although the situation was controversial to say the least.

The Belgians didn’t create many chances, but they were ultimately happy to lead. A long pass from Toby Alderweireld to Michy Batshuayi was enough for the Fenerbahce sniper to beat former Korona Kielce goalkeeper Milan Borjan with a powerful shot.

After the break, we saw a lot of missed shots from both sides. We also waited a long time for the first shot on target. In the end, neither scored.

In the first match of this group, Morocco drew against Croatia.

Belgium – Canada 1-0 (1-0)

Aim: Batshuai 44

Belgium: Thibaut Courtois – Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Leander Dendoncker, Timothy Castagne – Axel Witsel, Yannick Carrasco (46. Thomas Meunier), Kevin De Bruyne – Youri Tielemans (46. Amadou Onana), Eden Hazard (62. Leandro Trossard), Michy Batshuayi (78. Lois Openda).

Canada: Milan Borjan – Kamal Miller, Steven Vitoria, Alistair Johnston – Richie Laryea (74. Samuel Adekugbe), Stephen Eustaquio (81. Jonathan Osorio), Atiba Hutchinson (58. Ismael Kone), Junior Hoilett (58. Cyle Larin) – Tajon Buchanan (81. Liam Millar), Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David.

Yellow cards: Carrasco, Meunier, Onana-Davies, Johnston

Judge: Janny Sikazwe (Zambia). Viewers: 40,432.

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