Match report

Belgium Defeats Canada 1-0 in World Cup Clash

Belgium
Belgium
1–0
FT
Canada
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

  1. Belgium
    9' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    Yannick Carrasco

    Handball

  2. Canada
    9' Canada Var · Penalty confirmed
    T. Buchanan
  3. Belgium
    44' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Batshuayi · Assist: T. Alderweireld
  4. Belgium
    46' Belgium subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Tielemans · On: A. Onana
  5. Belgium
    46' Belgium subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Yannick Carrasco · On: T. Meunier
  6. Belgium
    53' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    T. Meunier

    Foul

  7. Belgium
    56' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    A. Onana

    Foul

  8. Canada
    58' Canada subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hoilett · On: C. Larin
  9. Canada
    58' Canada subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Hutchinson · On: Ismael Koné
  10. Belgium
    62' Belgium subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Hazard · On: L. Trossard
  11. Canada
    74' Canada subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Laryea · On: S. Adekugbe
  12. Belgium
    78' Belgium subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Batshuayi · On: L. Openda
  13. Canada
    81' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    A. Davies

    Foul

  14. Canada
    81' Canada subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Eustaquio · On: J. Osorio
  15. Canada
    81' Canada subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Buchanan · On: L. Millar
  16. Canada
    83' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    A. Johnston

    Foul

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.