Match report

Belgium Defeats Romania 2-0 in Euro Championship Thriller

Belgium
Belgium
2–0
FT
Romania
Romania
Jun 22, 2024

Belgium held off a spirited Romania to secure a 2-0 victory in their Euro Championship match. Y. Tielemans and K. De Bruyne scored crucial goals, ensuring Belgium's dominance. Despite Romania's efforts, Belgium's tactical brilliance and clinical finishing proved decisive.

Key Facts

  • • Belgium defeated Romania 2-0 in the Euro Championship
  • • Y. Tielemans scored the opening goal in the 2nd minute, assisted by R. Lukaku
  • • K. De Bruyne sealed the win with a goal in the 80th minute
  • • D. Lukebakio was substituted after receiving a yellow card in the 35th minute
  • • Romania's N. Bancu and Marius Marin were also shown yellow cards

Lineups

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 4 W. Faes (D)
  • 5 J. Vertonghen (D)
  • 3 A. Theate (D)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 24 A. Onana (M)
  • 14 D. Lukébakio (M)
  • 7 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 22 J. Doku (M)
  • 10 R. Lukaku (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 L. Trossard
  • 18 O. Mangala
  • 11 Y. Carrasco
  • 2 Z. Debast
  • 20 L. Openda
  • 16 A. Vranckx
  • 19 J. Bakayoko
  • 23 A. Vermeeren
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere
  • 13 M. Sels
  • 12 T. Kaminski
  • 25 M. De Cuyper

Romania

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Niță (G)
  • 2 A. Rațiu (D)
  • 3 R. Drăgușin (D)
  • 15 A. Burcă (D)
  • 11 N. Bancu (D)
  • 6 M. Marin (M)
  • 20 D. Man (M)
  • 18 R. Marin (M)
  • 21 N. Stanciu (M)
  • 13 V. Mihăilă (M)
  • 19 D. Drăguș (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 I. Hagi
  • 14 D. Olaru
  • 7 D. Alibec
  • 23 D. Sorescu
  • 22 V. Mogoș
  • 26 A. Șut
  • 25 D. Bîrligea
  • 5 I. Nedelcearu
  • 9 G. Pușcaș
  • 17 F. Coman
  • 16 Ș. Târnovanu
  • 4 A. Rus
  • 8 A. Cicâldău
  • 12 H. Moldovan
  • 24 B. Racovițan

Timeline

  1. Belgium
    2' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Tielemans · Assist: R. Lukaku
  2. Belgium
    35' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lukebakio

    Foul

  3. Belgium
    56' Belgium subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Lukebakio · On: L. Trossard
  4. Romania
    59' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    N. Bancu

    Foul

  5. Belgium
    64' Belgium Var · Goal cancelled
    R. Lukaku
  6. Romania
    65' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    Marius Marin

    Foul

  7. Romania
    68' Romania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Mihăilă · On: I. Hagi
  8. Romania
    68' Romania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marius Marin · On: D. Olaru
  9. Belgium
    72' Belgium subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Tielemans · On: Orel Mangala
  10. Belgium
    72' Belgium subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Doku · On: Yannick Carrasco
  11. Belgium
    77' Belgium subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Arthur Theate · On: Z. Debast
  12. Belgium
    80' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    K. De Bruyne
  13. Romania
    81' Romania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Drăguș · On: D. Alibec
  14. Romania
    90' Romania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Andrei Rațiu · On: D. Sorescu

Match Stats

Stat Belgium Romania
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 81%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 14
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 431 352
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 9 5
xG 1.76 0.94
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 365 286
Shots Inside Box 14 7
Saves 4 7
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from Tielemans in the 2nd minute set the tone for Belgium's performance
  • ▸ De Bruyne's goal in the 80th minute confirmed Belgium's victory and quelled any hopes of a Romania comeback