Belgium beats Senegal in extra time shootout.
Belgium won a dramatic match against Senegal. The game went to extra time and a penalty shootout. Belgium advanced to the World Cup’s eighth finals.
Belgium and Senegal played a World Cup match. Senegal led 2-0 for much of the game. Belgium scored two goals in the final minutes to reach extra time. The game was decided by a penalty shootout after extra time. Belgium will now play the United States in the next round.
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Highlights
Belgium Won Against Senegal
Belgium won a match against Senegal in extra time after a VAR decision.
Senegal Led 2-0
Senegal led 2-0 against Belgium for much of the World Cup match.
Tielemans Scored the Winning Goal
Youri Tielemans scored the winning goal in a penalty shootout.
Belgium Reverted a 2-0 Deficit
Belgium overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Senegal in extra time.
Belgium Reached the Eighth Final
Belgium advanced to the World Cup’s eighth final after winning.
Perspectives
- Belgium won a match against Senegal.
- The game went to extra time.
- A penalty shootout decided the outcome.
- Belgium will play the United States in the next round.
Belgium’s victory was due to a VAR decision and late goals.
RTL Nieuws, FAZ, New
Senegal’s early lead and subsequent defeat were due to unexpected struggles.
Der Spiegel, France24
The match was a ‘dramatic come back’ for Belgium.
ZEIT Online
The match was a ‘frustrating’ defeat for Senegal due to a 2-0 deficit.
France24