Belgium Tops Group G With 5-1 Win Over New Zealand
Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium overcame a slow start and advanced to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory, officials said.
- On Friday, Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver, British Columbia, advancing to the World Cup knockout round after a dominant performance.
- Two goals from winger Leandro Trossard ignited Belgium's offense after a slow start, while midfielder Kevin De Bruyne added a stunning strike in the 66th minute.
- Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made his 18th World Cup appearance, while Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also scored during Belgium's 16-attempt offensive display.
- The victory eliminates New Zealand from the tournament, while Belgium advances to face a third-place finisher in Seattle on Wednesday, July 1.
- Belgium finished atop Group G after failing to advance past the group stage in Qatar four years ago, signaling a return to form for the Red Devils.
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Belgium finds its rhythm with five-goal rout to top Group G
VANCOUVER — Belgium rediscovered its attacking touch at the perfect moment, thrashing New Zealand 5-1 on Friday to finish top of Group G and book a place in the World Cup knockout stage.Leandro Trossard scored twice, while Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also found the net as Belgium bounced back from a slow start to the tournament with its most convincing performance yet.The Red Devils had opened their campaign with a 1-1…
Leandro Trossard scores twice as Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at World Cup
Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night in Vancouver.
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