Shock Defeat: USA Knocked Out by Belgium Amidst Explosive Balogun Controversy
Vanaken was the unfortunate party as Tillman’s free-kick deflected off his head and beyond the helpless Thibaut Courtois to level matters against the run of play.
But parity was short-lived, De Ketelaere heading home his second from an excellent left-wing cross from Leandro Trossard to restore Belgium’s lead, which should have been doubled when Dodi Lukebakio headed wide with the goal at his mercy from Maxim De Cuyper’s free-kick delivery.
The USA improved after the half-time interval, but the home crowd was silenced three minutes before the hour mark as Freese was caught in possession outside of his area by De Ketelaere, with Vanaken pouncing as his long-range effort had the precision to find the empty net.
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