Match report
Belgium Defeats Canada 1-0 in World Cup Clash
Belgium
1–0
FT
Canada
Nov 23, 2022
Belgium held off strong competition from Canada to secure a 1-0 win in the crucial World Cup encounter. The game was marked by a few early yellow cards and a pivotal goal scored by Michy Batshuayi in the 44th minute, which ultimately proved decisive.
Key Facts
- • Michy Batshuayi scored Belgium's only goal in the 44th minute.
- • Toby Alderweireld provided the assist for Batshuayi’s goal.
- • Yannick Carrasco was shown a yellow card early on due to handball.
- • Belgium made multiple substitutions, including Thorgan Hazard and Leandro Trossard.
- • Canada had several changes in the latter half, bringing on Jonathan Osorio and Liam Millar.
Lineups
Belgium
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Courtois (G)
- 19 L. Dendoncker (D)
- 2 T. Alderweireld (D)
- 5 J. Vertonghen (D)
- 21 T. Castagne (M)
- 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
- 6 A. Witsel (M)
- 11 Y. Carrasco (M)
- 7 K. De Bruyne (F)
- 10 E. Hazard (F)
- 23 M. Batshuayi (F)
Substitutes
- 18 A. Onana
- 15 T. Meunier
- 17 L. Trossard
- 24 L. Openda
- 3 A. Theate
- 16 T. Hazard
- 13 K. Casteels
- 14 D. Mertens
- 22 C. De Ketelaere
- 12 S. Mignolet
- 20 H. Vanaken
- 25 J. Doku
- 26 Z. Debast
- 4 W. Faes
Canada
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 18 M. Borjan (G)
- 2 A. Johnston (D)
- 5 S. Vitória (D)
- 4 K. Miller (D)
- 22 R. Laryea (M)
- 13 A. Hutchinson (M)
- 7 S. Eustáquio (M)
- 19 A. Davies (M)
- 11 T. Buchanan (F)
- 10 J. Hoilett (F)
- 20 J. David (F)
Substitutes
- 17 C. Larin
- 15 I. Koné
- 3 S. Adekugbe
- 21 J. Osorio
- 23 L. Millar
- 24 D. Wotherspoon
- 25 D. Cornelius
- 1 D. St. Clair
- 9 L. Cavallini
- 14 M. Kaye
- 12 I. Ugbo
- 16 J. Pantemis
- 26 J. Waterman
- 8 L. Fraser
- 6 S. Piette
Timeline
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9' Belgium Card · Yellow CardYannick CarrascoHandball
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9' Canada Var · Penalty confirmedT. Buchanan -
44' Belgium Goal · Normal GoalM. Batshuayi · Assist: T. Alderweireld -
46' Belgium subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Tielemans · On: A. Onana -
46' Belgium subst · Substitution 2Off: Yannick Carrasco · On: T. Meunier -
53' Belgium Card · Yellow CardT. MeunierFoul
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56' Belgium Card · Yellow CardA. OnanaFoul
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58' Canada subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Hoilett · On: C. Larin -
58' Canada subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Hutchinson · On: Ismael Koné -
62' Belgium subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Hazard · On: L. Trossard -
74' Canada subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Laryea · On: S. Adekugbe -
78' Belgium subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Batshuayi · On: L. Openda -
81' Canada Card · Yellow CardA. DaviesFoul
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81' Canada subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Eustaquio · On: J. Osorio -
81' Canada subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Buchanan · On: L. Millar -
83' Canada Card · Yellow CardA. JohnstonFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Belgium | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 82% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 22 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 520 | 429 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 11 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 432 | 353 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 18 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow card for Yannick Carrasco set a defensive tone for Belgium early in the game.
- ▸ Michy Batshuayi's goal at 44 minutes broke through Canada’s defense and shifted momentum towards Belgium, setting up their eventual victory.