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Belgium grabbed a victory over Denmark to qualify for the semifinals of the UEFA Nations League. However, the match was marked by blunders Thibaut Courtois.
Belgium host Denmark in the final Group 2 match of the UEFA Nations League. In a match at Den Dreef Stadium, Thursday (11/19/2020) early morning WIB, The Red Devils win 4-2 over the visitors.
This victory led Belgium to qualify for the semifinals of the UEFA Nations League. Kevin de Bruyne et al topped Group 2 standings with 15 points from six matches.
In that match, Courtois made an unusual fatal mistake. In the 86th minute, he failed to control a backpass from Nacer Chadli.
The ball rolled under Courtois’ feet and into the net. Despite trying to catch up, the keeper Real Madrid it can’t stop the ball.
UEFA then recorded it as Chadli’s own goal which made Denmark narrow the gap to 2-3. Luckily for Belgium, De Bruyne scored shortly afterwards to seal the team’s victory.
Belgium coach, Roberto Martinez, reluctant to take issue with his defensive mistakes. He was satisfied because his team performed better in the second half.
“In the first half, as soon as we scored, we felt like we were missing something. At that point we thought about qualifying for the semifinals, and we started to be a little careful. We did not show the usual composure,” Martinez said as quoted by the official UEFA website.
“I had a big reaction in the second half. We conceded, but it’s a mistake that happens when you play from behind.”
“But the team is ready to take risks and enjoy the game, something we didn’t do in the first half,” said Martinez.
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