30′
Nita’s response! What an intervention by the Romanian goalkeeper to deny Doku the goal! New corner in favor of Belgium.
29′
FACT: Belgium has failed to score in three consecutive games in a major tournament (World Cup/European Championship) for the first time (74 games) – in those goalless games, the ‘Red Devils’ have recorded 42 shots and 11 shots on goal from one expected goals figure of 5.7.
29′
Tedesco’s men dominate the pace of the game and dictate where the game is played. At the same time, Romania continues not to get very close to the opponent’s goal.
27′
Dragusin clearance after a cross sent into the area. The Romanian center back was attentive to cut off the play.
25′
Assistance is provided to attend to Mihaila after the fall in the Belgian area.
24′
Romania calls for a foul!” Mihaila advances dangerously, faces several Belgian defenders and falls before being able to shoot. The referee indicates that there is no infringement.
22′
We passed the midway point of the first half with Belgium dominating more territory. Win 1-0 thanks to Tielemans’ goal.
twenty-one’
Corner for Romania after a promising dangerous action. The Romanian team now seeks to propose more in the match.
19′
Another threat from Belgium!! This time it is Vertonghen who appears. After a short corner, the defender appears to send the ball over the crossbar.
18′
What an extraordinary intervention by Nita!” Kevin De Bruyne advances through the center and finds Lukebakio on the right. He takes a shot with his left foot to demand a worthy save from the Romanian goalkeeper.
17′
FACT: Romania’s 29% possession against Ukraine on the first day was the lowest percentage for a winning team recorded (since 1980) in a Euro Cup match; Despite this, he only received two shots on goal, his lowest figure in a major tournament match since EURO 2008 against France (1).
16′
We see how Belgium has not slowed down. After receiving a lot of criticism after its debut, the team wants to redeem itself by showing a better version
13′
The one that Lukaku has forgiven!! She is a constant threat!! He receives inside the area but fails to connect a direct shot on goal. Corner in favor of Belgium.
12′
The Romanian team is having a hard time staying calm to build plays. He does not feel comfortable on the field of play.
eleven’
Tielemans’ shot crashes into a Romanian defender. Another opportunity for the Belgian player, who continues to stalk the rival area with danger!
9′
Belgium plays in the opponent’s field, with Castagne advancing on the right. The ‘Red Devils’ seek to impose themselves through ball control and maintain possession.
7′
FACT: Romania recorded its biggest victory in a major tournament (World Cup/European Championship) on the first day against Ukraine (3-0). EURO 2024 is already the second time that the Tricolores have scored 3 or more goals in a single Euro Cup in their six total editions in the tournament (also in EURO 2000 – 4 goals).
4′
What a great stop by Casteels!! He puts his hand up to prevent Denis Dragus from scoring. Very good chance for Romania to tie.
3′
Belgium started with intense pressure that culminated in 1-0. What a great letter of introduction from Tedesco.
2′
Tielemans goal (1-0)
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL BY TIELEMANS!!! BELGIUM 1-0 Romania. The Belgians are ahead on the scoreboard!! In the first option he has in attack, Lukaku leaves it behind so that Tielemans takes a good low shot that goes in close to the right post.
Belgium
1
Romania
0
2′
Romelu Lukaku is signed up for assistance.
The game starts! The ball is rolling in Cologne.
The 22 protagonists are already stepping on the pitch of the Cologne Stadium. The game is about to start!
Referee Szymon Marciniak will be in charge of dispensing justice in this afternoon’s clash. The Polish referee will be assisted in the VAR by his compatriot Tomasz Kwiatkowski.
5. After a streak of 13 wins in 14 group stage games in major tournaments (L1 – World Cup/European Championship), Belgium has gone three games without a win (D1 L2) for the first time since a streak of four games between EURO 2000 and the 2002 World Cup (2D 2D).
4. After their 3-0 victory on the first day of this year’s Euro Cup, Romania could win two matches in the same major tournament (World Cup/Euro Cup) for the third time after the 1994 World Cup finals (3 wins) and 1998 (2 wins).
3. Belgium seeks to avoid losing its first two games in a UEFA Euro tournament for the first time. The last time he did so in a major tournament was in 1930, at the inaugural World Cup.
2. The record between Belgium and Romania is perfectly balanced, with five wins for each and two draws. In recent times, Belgium has only won its last five games against Romania (L1 D3), a 2-1 victory in a friendly in November 2011.
1. Belgium and Romania will meet for the first time in a major tournament. This is their first meeting since a friendly in Bucharest in November 2012, which Romania won 2-1.
Let’s go with some data prior to the start of the meeting!
This will be the first meeting between both teams in a major tournament. The last time they met was in a friendly in 2013, when Romania won 2-1 in Bucharest. Belgian players who are still part of the current team participated in that match, such as Kevin De Bruyne, Jan Vertonghen, Axel Witsel and Romelu Lukaku.
For Belgium, this match is practically a final. They cannot afford another defeat if they want to avoid being eliminated in the group stage, which would repeat the failure of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. It must be remembered that the Belgians are the only team in Group E with zero points, which puts them in a critical situation in the last place.
On the first day, Romania surprised everyone with a landslide 3-0 victory against Ukraine, a result that broke a 24-year drought for the Romanians without winning a match in the Euro Cup, since their last victory was in Euro 2000 against England. On the other hand, Belgium suffered an unexpected defeat against Slovakia, with a goal from Schranz. Despite the fact that Lukaku scored two goals that were disallowed, Tedesco’s men could not avoid the fall in their European debut.
These are the alternatives on the Romanian bench: Horatiu Moldovan and Stefan Târnovanu as substitute goalkeepers, Adrian Rus, Ionut Nedelcearu, Denis Alibec, Alexandru Cicâldau, George Puscas, Ianis Hagi, Darius Olaru, Florinel Coman, Vasile Mogos, Deian Sorescu, Bogdan Racovitan, Daniel Bîrligea and Adrian Sut.
These are the alternatives on the Belgium bench: Thomas Kaminski and Matz Sels as substitute goalkeepers, Zeno Debast, Leandro Trossard, Yannic Carrasco, Aster Vranckx, Charles De Ketelaere, Orel Mangala, Johan Bakayoko, Loïs Openda, Arthur Vermeeren and Maxim De Cuyper .
Edward Iordanescu decides to move his bench despite the great victory against Ukraine on the first day. The entry of Valentin Mihaila for Florinel Coman is the only variant made by the Romanian coach to face Belgium.
Revolution in Belgium with four changes in the starting eleven compared to the debut against Slovakia. Jan Vertonghen reinforces the axis of the defense in place of Zeno Debast and Arthur Theate comes in for Yannick Carrasco on the left side. Also news is the ownership of Youri Tielemans and Dodi Lukebakio to the detriment of Orel Mangala and Leandro Trossard.
For its part, the Romanian team comes out with the following eleven players (4-1-4-1): Florin Nita – Andrei Ratiu, Radu Dragusin, Andrei Burca, Nicusor Bancu – Marius Marin – Dennis Man, Razvan Marin, Nicolae Stanciu , Valentin Mihaila – Denis Dragus.
Domenico Tedesco puts the following lineup into play (4-2-3-1): Koen Casteels – Thimoty Castagne, Wout Faes, Jan Vertonghen, Arthur Theate – Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana – Dodi Lukebakio, Kevin De Bruyne, Jérémy Doku – Romelu Lukaku.
And we now have the lineups for both teams! Let’s go with the starting elevens!
Good afternoon everyone! Welcome to the broadcast of this match between the Belgian and Romanian national teams, corresponding to the second day of the group stage of Group E of Euro 2024. We begin with the preview of this match that starts at 9:00 p.m. Spanish peninsula) at the Cologne Stadium.
