Belgium and Iceland opened Group D with a draw (1-1) in a match in which the Nordics deserved more and they have yet to receive a penalty. The distribution of points does not serve either of the two teams because they have to face each other in two a priori superior rivals, such as the giants France and Italy.
Iceland entered the battle better, with more verticality and control of the game. A fact that is uttered as the minutes go by. However, the first or clearer opportunity is for Belgium. A forced shot from cayman on the edge of the small area the Icelandic goalkeeper was forced to intervene Sigurdardóttir which showed resilience. The Belgians were able to stretch a bit on the pitch, but the Nordics warned of more and more danger. Jonsdottir He’s the best in battles and a great individual play he has could mean a first goal. The Wolfsburg attacker left everything, but his back pass didn’t find a finisher. Yes, he can finish in two minutes Brynjardóttir a good center Attladottir, although it is too strained and the ball widens. Nordic arrivals are more repetitive and at 26 ‘ Vangheluwe saved his team by taking precedence Jonsdottir when it receives a pass of death that is half goal.
Belgium was saved and many more will be saved. 29 minutes with a shot from the side of Jonsdottir bumped into his outstretched arm Vangheluwe and the Swedish collegiate Tess Olson taught a penalty that seemed clear after three minutes of examination. Thorvaldsdottir took responsibility, but his shot was too loose and centered to beat evrard, who was even able to block the ball. Far from despair, Iceland continued to press and in the 35th minute they scored the silly championship goal. Brynjardóttir he placed his foot on the side of the small area to prevent a clearance from Neve and the rebound will soon reach the goal. Nearing the break, the Belgians were able to open the scoring thanks to one of the team’s best games in the first half, but the shot from the penalty spot Dhont did not find purpose. They would have another Iceland before the break, but the score didn’t move until the second half.
Iceland’s lack of victory ended in the 50th minute: a cross measured on the far post by Vilhjalmsdottir found the head of Thorvaldsdottir that he recovered from his penalty mistake and led his team. More than appropriate accolades for the Nordics had already been clear in the second half last year Jonsdottir He left everything and his cross shot hit his foot evrard that he was the best on his team.
The script in this second half was exactly the same as in the first half: Iceland dominated and Belgium sought to go counterattack. The whole game took place in the Belgian area and the Icelandic women had all sorts of opportunities. The proof of this is that Gunnasdóttir He even braved a Chilean who didn’t find a goal after hitting the shin. It was from this moment that Belgium awoke a little and advanced lines. He no longer had to do more to find himself a chance to draw: another Jonsdottir The Icelandic (central midfielder) made a mistake and inflicted an innocent penalty on Dhont na Vanhaevermaet it took it upon himself to change by deception Sigurdardóttir. Without becoming complicated: in the middle and inside. It’s 67 minutes and a new fight begins. Belgium cheered and a long shot from wullaert that he left a little showed it.
However, Iceland are still superior and every ball in the area is a test for Belgium. However, the Belgians rejoiced at the goal and stepped into the area with more danger. He would have put his team first wullaert at 78 ‘with a threaded shot that forced one of the game’s interventions Sigurdardóttir. Those who came in the latter part of the game took turns and both teams had a chance, but the score did not move and 1 to 1 would be the final result.
A tie that doesn’t help the two of them much because they share a group with two powers like France and Italy. One and the other know the importance of getting three points now to get into the next stage, so the draw doesn’t leave a good taste in the mouth. Especially Iceland who took control of the game and even missed the penalty. In any case, they will have a chance to reach the table next Thursday against Italy (6pm) in the case of the Icelanders and against France (9pm) in the case of the Belgians.
DATA SHEET
1 – Belgium: Evrard; Vangheluwe, Kees, De Neve, Philtjens; Vanhaevertmaet; Cayman, Blesmans, De Calgny; Dhont (Eurlings, min.78) and Wullaert (Vna Kerkhoven, min.92).
1 – Iceland: Sigurdardottir; Atladottir, Viggosdottir, Gudrún Arnardottir, Gisladottir; Gunnhildur Jonsdottir, Brynjardsdottir, Gunnarsdottir (Albertsdottir, min.85); Vilhjalmsdottir (Johannsdottir, min.91), Sveindis Jonsdottir; at Thorvaldsdorttir (Gudmundsdottir, min.72).
Goals: 0-1, min.49: Thorvaldsdorttir. 1-1, min.66: Vanhaevertmaet.
Referee: Tess Olofsson (Sweden). He advised Philtjens (min.32) and Vanhaevertmaet (min.85) for Belgium.
Incidents: match equivalent to the first day of group D of Euro 2022 played in Manchester
Source: La Verdad
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