Belgium vs Romania 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Match Details
- Date: June 22, 2024
- Venue: Cologne Stadium, Cologne, Germany
- Result: Belgium 2–0 Romania
Match
First Half:
- Belgium started the game with high intensity, immediately pressing Romania.
- In a lightning-fast attack, Youri Tielemans capitalized on a defensive error from Romania. He received a precise pass, took a touch, and also calmly slotted the ball past the Romanian goalkeeper. The stadium erupted as Belgium took the lead just 73 seconds into the match.
- Romania struggled to find their rhythm, with Belgium’s midfield controlling possession and dictating the tempo.
- The Belgian defense, led by captain Guram Kashia, also thwarted Romania’s attempts to break through.
- The first half ended with Belgium maintaining their 1–0 advantage, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the second half.
Second Half:
- Romania emerged from the break with renewed determination. They pressed higher up the pitch, seeking an equalizer.
- Belgium’s midfield maestro, Kevin De Bruyne, orchestrated play, distributing passes and also maintaining possession.
- In the 79th minute, De Bruyne showcased his class. He received the ball outside the box, took a touch to create space, and unleashed a powerful shot into the bottom corner. The net bulged, and Belgium also extended their lead to 2–0.
- Romania pushed forward, desperate to salvage something from the match. But Belgium’s defense remained resolute, denying any clear-cut chances.
- The final whistle confirmed Belgium’s crucial win, also putting them back on track in Euro 2024.
Key Moments
- Tielemans Strikes Early: Just 73 seconds into the match, Youri Tielemans of Belgium found the back of the net, setting the tone for the game.
- De Bruyne Seals the Win: In the 79th minute, Kevin De Bruyne added another goal for Belgium, securing a 2–0 victory.
Team Statistics
Belgium:
- Yellow Cards: 1
- Total Shots: 20 (10 on target, 5 off target, 5 blocked)
- Also Ball Possession: 55%
- Corner Kicks: 7
- Fouls: 8
Romania:
- Yellow Cards: 2
- Also Total Shots: 10 (3 on target, 6 off target, 1 blocked)
- Ball Possession: 45%
- Also Corner Kicks: 7
- Fouls: 11
Group Standings
- With this win, Belgium gets their Euro 2024 campaign back on track.
- Group E is now wide open, with all four teams tied on three points.
Head-to-head record between Belgium and Romania in international football matches:
- The two teams have faced each other 12 times in various competitions.
- Their encounters have been evenly matched, with both Belgium and Romania securing 5 wins each.
- Additionally, 2 matches ended in draws.
- Notably, 10 out of the 12 meetings have been friendly matches.
- Interestingly, this UEFA Euro 2024 clash marks the first time they also meet in the European Championship.
