June 23, (THEWILL) – Belgium breathed new life into their Euro 2024 campaign with a crucial 2-0 win against Romania in Cologne. The result leaves Group E finely poised, with all four teams level on three points after two matches.
Youri Tielemans gave Belgium the perfect start, scoring the third-fastest goal in European Championship history. The midfielder’s clinical strike ended Belgium’s goal drought at major tournaments, which had stretched to three matches. Romania responded well, creating several chances, but were unable to find an equaliser.
Kevin De Bruyne, the Manchester City playmaker, was instrumental throughout the match. He orchestrated Belgium’s attacks and came close to scoring himself before eventually sealing the victory late in the second half. De Bruyne’s goal, while not the most aesthetically pleasing, proved decisive in quelling Romania’s spirited resistance.
The match was a pulsating affair, with both sides creating numerous opportunities. Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku had a goal disallowed for offside, while Romania’s Dennis Man squandered a golden chance to level the scores. The end-to-end nature of the contest kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
With the group stage reaching its climax, all four teams in Group E harbour realistic ambitions of reaching the knockout stages. Belgium will face Ukraine in Stuttgart, while Romania takes on Slovakia in Frankfurt.
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