I don’t know a whole lot about these teams. What I know about Belgium is that they are a small country that produces good teams. I know this because they once knocked the USA out of the Cup back in 2014. Word on the street is that they are ranked #2 in the world. Whenever I see them play, they play good. Canada on the other hand, I know nothing about them. I know the qualified this year, and I know they will be in the next World Cup as they will be co-hosting with the USA and Mexico. So, I’m pretty much a blank slate on this match.
I had to pick my kid up from school, so I missed the first half. It seems that Canada had a chance on a penalty kick, but Belgium’s goaltender, Borjan, blocked it handily. Then there was a non-penalty call that didn’t go Canada’s way. To end the half, Belgium got a goal at the 44th minute. That’s the recap.
But watching the second half, Canada is the more aggressive team. They keep knocking and threatening Belgium’s goal, but they just can’t seem to catch a break. That’s not to say that Belgium hasn’t had a few chances to score, but the shot totals are slanted to Canada’s favor. I wouldn’t say Canada is playing amazing football, but they look hungry and are fighting for every ball.
The match is at the 80th minute right now, with Canada making some changes. Time is running out if something is going to happen. In this group, a draw for Canada is just as good as a win.
UPDATE: And it was not to be, Canada. Sometimes the Football Gods are unforgiving. Canada could have won this match. They earned a draw, but they shouldn’t have lost. Canada was the better team.
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