The Red Devils just missed out on victory in the prestigious practice match against England at Wembley. Thanks to two goals from Tielemans – one of which came after a beautiful assist from Lukaku – the Belgians seemed to be on their way to victory, but deep into the added time the inevitable Bellingham still secured a draw.
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After a slow first ten minutes we suddenly saw two goals in a handful of minutes. After Pickford’s poor clearance, the ball ended up at the feet of Tielemans via Onana, who punished the English goalkeeper’s blunder with an anti-footed slide.
However, the Devils could not enjoy that lead for long. Vertonghen – who was flanked at the center back by Anderlecht teammate Debast – was caught in the back by Toney and then took down the striker, with or without hitting the ball. Penalty kick for the English, Toney himself got behind the ball and scored.
As the first half progressed, England tightened their grip on the match. But just then Tielemans and Lukaku came up with a great counter. After a good long ball from the first, ‘Big Rom’ shook a wonderful cross from the outside of his left foot. Tielemans, who ran through, headed in from close range. A fantastic goal, which gave the Devils a 1-2 lead at half time.
Immediately after the break, a small English siege followed, but the Devils were able to fall back on an excellent Matz Sels. With good saves he kept Toney, Foden and Mainoo from scoring the equalizer. The Belgians were only able to counter sporadically.
The home team continued to look for holes in the Belgian defense belt, with a busy Foden in particular. The man-in-form of Manchester City had an excellent chance to make it 2-2, but he kicked wide. At the beginning of added time, Lukebakio failed to decide the match.
And that really hurt the Devils. Because after questionable defending, Bellingham scored the 2-2 with almost the last ball touch of the match. Even though it was a practice match, it was still a bit of a blow, because winning against England would have been nice after the disappointing performance against Ireland.
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90’+6′
End of second half
90’+5′
2-2 GOAL by Jude Bellingham!
Then still 2-2. Bellingham shot the equalizer past Sels in the final minute. A shame.
90’+5′
Yellow card for Michy Batshuayi
90+1′
Lukebakio misses
Another great opportunity for the Devils. Doku launches Lukebakio, who has to shoot in one time. Our compatriot shoots over. It wasn’t easy, but there was more that could be done with it.
90’+2′
Yellow card for James Maddison
89′
Faes works away
It remains exciting at Wembley. Faes has to clear a cross. Just hold on for a few more minutes and victory will be won.
83′
Romelu Lukaku is replaced by Michy Batshuayi
A triple substitution by national coach Tedesco ten minutes before the end. Faes takes Debast’s place. The Devils also switch systems, going from a 4-3-3 to a 4-4-2 with Openda and Batshuayi up front.
83′
Zeno Debast is replaced by Wout Faes
82′
Orel Mangala is replaced by Loïs Openda
80′
Ivan Toney is replaced by Ollie Watkins
80′
Jarrod Bowen is replaced by Anthony Gordon
79′
Foden ahead
The English press the accelerator again. Through Maddison and Bowen end up hitting the ball in front of Foden’s left. City’s golden boy pushes the leather past.
75′
Closing quarters
The final quarter starts at Wembley. Will the Belgians hold out? It would be the first time that the Red Devils beat England on English soil.
74′
Kobbie Mainoo is replaced by James Maddison
71′
Youri Tielemans is replaced by Aster Vranckx
A double substitution for the Devils. Vranckx replaces goalscorer Tielemans. Meunier comes to relieve Theate. This means that Castagne shifts from right to left back.
71′
Arthur Theate is replaced by Thomas Meunier
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66′
Sels saves
It continues to rain goal attempts after the break. Onana seems to avoid the danger with a good tackle, but the ball ends up with the 18-year-old a few seconds later Mainoo. Sels throws himself towards the goal and saves. The goalkeeper shows that he can be counted on.
66′
Yellow card for Joe Gomez
65′
Lukaku over
There is more and more space. Doku advances on the left and serves Lukaku. The striker kicks high in one go.
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