CAN THE RED DEVILS BOUNCE BACK?
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AS THE ONLY GROUP E TEAM WITHOUT POINTS, HOW WILL BELGIUM REPLY?
Belgium with a must needed win to remain in the 2024 Euro Cup began the game against Romania without any points. They had a shocking loss from the hands of Slovakia in game 1 of Group E. Without any hesitation the Red Devils started strong and asserted their dominance. Having a lineup of 4-2-3-1, Belgium created many opportunities in the first half. In the second minute Youri Tielemans scored the first goal; with an assist from Romelu Lukaku. This goal marks the third fastest goal in Euro Cup history. Belgium went into the locker room in the lead 1-0. As the second half began Romania did make it difficult for Belgium. Romania created many chances and was having a strong defense. Lukaku had a big chance in the 63rd minute yet it was disallowed for offsides. In the 80th minute Kevin De Bruyne netted the 2nd goal for the Red Devils after receiving a direct kick from goalie Koen Casteels. Belgium left Cologne with a much needed 2-0 win over Romania.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Belgium takes on Ukraine at 12pm EST simultaneously while Slovakia take on Romania in the final game of Group E on June 26, 2024. As of today’s game 2 result, Group E remains wide open for any potential outcome.
Belgium is favored to finish at the top
of Group E. If they do so, they would
likely face a third-place qualifier from
another group in the Round of 16.
Finishing second in the group would pit
them against the second-placed team
from Group D, which includes strong
contenders
Personally, Belgium may have the
easiest path forward. No I’m not
completely counting Ukraine out.
However, if Ukraine can beat Belgium
and the Slovakia vs Romania game end
in a draw Belgium could potentially be
knocked out of the EURO.