Match report

Belgium Secures 3-1 Win Over Israel in UEFA Nations League

Belgium
Belgium
3–1
FT
Israel
Israel
Sep 6, 2024

Belgium secured a dominant 3-1 victory over Israel in their UEFA Nations League encounter, with K. De Bruyne leading the charge with two goals, including a penalty. An own goal by Israel's T. Castagne also contributed to Belgium's commanding performance. Despite Israel's efforts, Belgium's tactical superiority and star performances by key players ensured a comfortable win.

Key Facts

  • • Belgium's K. De Bruyne scored two goals, including a penalty (21', 52')
  • • Y. Tielemans added a third goal for Belgium (48')
  • • Israel's T. Castagne scored an own goal (36')
  • • Israel's M. Abu Fani received a yellow card (33')
  • • Belgium's K. De Bruyne was also cautioned with a yellow card (77')

Lineups

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 4 W. Faes (D)
  • 3 A. Theate (D)
  • 5 M. De Cuyper (D)
  • 6 A. Onana (M)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 11 D. Lukébakio (M)
  • 7 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 10 J. Doku (M)
  • 9 L. Openda (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 Z. Debast
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere
  • 20 A. Engels
  • 14 J. Duranville
  • 19 J. Bakayoko
  • 15 T. Meunier
  • 12 T. Kaminski
  • 18 O. Mangala
  • 23 A. Vermeeren
  • 16 S. Bornauw
  • 22 A. Saelemaekers
  • 13 M. Sels

Israel

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Gerafi (G)
  • 5 I. Nachmias (D)
  • 4 R. Shlomo (D)
  • 3 O. Gandelman (D)
  • 11 S. Jehezkel (M)
  • 6 N. Lavi (M)
  • 16 M. Abu Fani (M)
  • 22 D. Gropper (M)
  • 10 M. Solomon (F)
  • 15 O. Gloukh (F)
  • 13 A. Khalaili (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Dor Peretz
  • 12 R. Revivo
  • 21 D. David
  • 14 M. Jaber
  • 17 D. Biton
  • 19 L. Abada
  • 2 I. Feingold
  • 23 S. Keouf
  • 9 T. Baribo
  • 18 O. Niron
  • 7 R. Safouri
  • 20 E. Azoulay

Timeline

  1. Belgium
    21' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    K. De Bruyne · Assist: J. Doku
  2. Israel
    33' Israel Card · Yellow Card
    M. Abu Fani

    Foul

  3. Israel
    36' Israel Goal · Own Goal
    T. Castagne
  4. Belgium
    48' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Tielemans · Assist: L. Openda
  5. Belgium
    52' Belgium Goal · Penalty
    K. De Bruyne
  6. Israel
    63' Israel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Gloukh · On: D. Peretz
  7. Israel
    63' Israel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Gandelman · On: R. Revivo
  8. Belgium
    64' Belgium subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Maxim De Cuyper · On: Z. Debast
  9. Belgium
    64' Belgium subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Openda · On: C. De Ketelaere
  10. Israel
    64' Israel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Gropper · On: D. David
  11. Israel
    68' Israel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Abu Fani · On: M. Jaber
  12. Belgium
    74' Belgium subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Tielemans · On: A. Engels
  13. Belgium
    74' Belgium subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Doku · On: J. Duranville
  14. Belgium
    77' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    K. De Bruyne

    Foul

  15. Israel
    80' Israel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Solomon · On: D. Biton
  16. Belgium
    82' Belgium subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Lukebakio · On: J. Bakayoko

Match Stats

Stat Belgium Israel
Fouls 9 7
Pass Accuracy 90% 80%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 10
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 578 324
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 8 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 518 260
Shots Inside Box 16 7
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. De Bruyne's early goal at 21' set the tone for Belgium's dominant performance, breaking down Israel's resistance
  • ▸ The own goal by Israel's T. Castagne at 36' further demoralized the Israeli team, leading to a 2-0 deficit at halftime
  • ▸ Y. Tielemans' goal at 48' and De Bruyne's penalty at 52' ensured Belgium's victory, despite Israel's attempts to mount a comeback