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Belgium vs Algeria - ITV 5pm KO
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DUNDEEBOY
17-06-2014
The World Cup is moving along quickly that's just two teams to see now
PrincessPerfect
17-06-2014
Originally Posted by Thomas007:
“Going 1-0 up is one of the worst things you can do at this WC.”

Not for France, Italy, or Argentina. All of those teams scored first and went on to win their games.

I just think it's about keeping up momentum and closing the game out - too many teams have failed to build on solid foundations.
O'Neill
17-06-2014
Algeria are ranked 35 places above Korea.
DUNDEEBOY
17-06-2014
Originally Posted by PrincessPerfect:
“Not for France, Italy, or Argentina. All of those teams scored first and went on to win their games.

I just think it's about keeping up momentum and closing the game out - too many teams have failed to build on solid foundations.”

Yes a lot of the lesser teams have struggled to see games out
abcd
17-06-2014
Alegria have never changed their approach at any point today whether winning losing or drawing
DUNDEEBOY
17-06-2014
Originally Posted by O'Neill:
“Algeria are ranked 35 places above Korea.”

They have been ok Algeria way better organised that a lot of the other lesser sides.

Still won't get through the group though
FMKK
17-06-2014
Originally Posted by abcd:
“Lol this is algeria the worst team in the group”

This is a tight group and Algeria are a well organised side. How many times have we seen a bigger, better team being frustrated by a smaller side who nick a lead and dig in at the back? In that situation, the most important thing is just to get the win. Belgium have done that, winning without playing that well and showing their grit and determination. That's good experience and a platform for them to build on.

Let's be honest, writing them off before half time was a silly move.
FrankieFixer
17-06-2014
Good substitutions they had to be made as plan A wasn't working
DUNDEEBOY
17-06-2014
Originally Posted by abcd:
“Lol this is algeria the worst team in the group”

South Korea might be worse though
O'Neill
17-06-2014
Good determination from Belgium, three hard earned points.
Jim_McIntosh
17-06-2014
Nice to see Fellaini enjoying his football again.
Sattrega
17-06-2014
Good turnaround from Belgium. Algeria made it very tough for them. The substitutions certainly changed the game.
lettice
17-06-2014
A good comeback win in the end for belgium, not how i thought that match would play out.
tangsman
17-06-2014
Back to the bus depot for the Algerians.
Jason C
17-06-2014
Belgian performance reminded me of Argentina's somewhat - completely flat and uninspired in the first half, then the manager made telling substitutions which gave them the spark they needed and they simply overwhelmed their opponents in the second half.

Something tells me Mertens and Fellaini won't be starting on the bench in the next match.

The Belgians will be further encouraged by the way De Bruyne and Hazard in particular grew in influence as that second half went on.

Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY:
“Yes a lot of the lesser teams have struggled to see games out”

...perhaps because most of them have simply sat back after going in front and tried to hold on rather than continue to press forward for more goals.

That's what Algeria did today and they duly paid the price.
FMKK
17-06-2014
Hard fought win for Belgium coming from behind against a well organised side. Not the most polished performance and a weak showing in the first half but they've set a good marker to grow into the tournament.

It'll be interesting to see what the quality of the others in this group are like.
RichmondBlue
17-06-2014
Belgium continued their winning run, but they still look more like a collection of individuals than a team to me. I'm not sure the manager knows his best team, but fair play, his substitutions came good today.
I've still yet to see Kevin de Bruyne play a really good game, either for Chelsea or Belgium, so I can't say I'm sorry that we let him go. I thought Witsel was impressive throughout, Mertens caused them problems when he came on, and Fellaini did more in 30 minutes than he's done all season for United.
Jim_McIntosh
17-06-2014
And Origi looks like the fastest player at the world cup. Flying machine.
RichmondBlue
17-06-2014
Originally Posted by Jim_McIntosh:
“And Origi looks like the fastest player at the world cup. Flying machine.”

Yes, he was lightening fast wasn't he. I'd never heard of him before this game ?
Jim_McIntosh
17-06-2014
Originally Posted by RichmondBlue:
“Yes, he was lightening fast wasn't he. I'd never heard of him before this game ?”

He's just a kid that's playing in France. I'd never heard of him either but if he can make the Belgium squad at his age then he must have some skills.
Draca_Noir
18-06-2014
Originally Posted by RichmondBlue:
“Belgium continued their winning run, but they still look more like a collection of individuals than a team to me. I'm not sure the manager knows his best team, but fair play, his substitutions came good today.
I've still yet to see Kevin de Bruyne play a really good game, either for Chelsea or Belgium, so I can't say I'm sorry that we let him go. I thought Witsel was impressive throughout, Mertens caused them problems when he came on, and Fellaini did more in 30 minutes than he's done all season for United. ”

De Bruyne didn't look very creative, surely they said play Hazard in that role. It was nice to see Fellaini do well when he came on after he season he's had. I've always liked Dembele as a player, but have read that Spurs fans think he holds on to the ball a bit to long, which was evident yesterday. Belgium were too slow - but they won and that's all that matters.
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