24/11/2022
Belgium have Canada's poor finishing to thank for the fact they avoided the fate of Argentina and Germany in falling victim to a World Cup shock.
Belgium still have glorious talent in the shape of Kevin de Bruyne and a world-class keeper in Thibaut Courtois but they looked ragged, jaded and desperately vulnerable to the pace and energy of Canada's attacking play.
he defensive duo of Alderweireld, 33, and 35-year-old Jan Vertonghen have served country and clubs outstandingly well, but there was an air of desperation about some of their play as Canada, in the first half particularly, dragged Belgium to all parts.
Belgium can clearly perform much better than this and have main striker Romelu Lukaku to return up front but this was a tired-looking effort.
