Players continue to replace each other in the WC.
Star-studded Belgium lost today to Morocco after a goal scored by Thibaut Courtois.
– It’s a frog, Sky Sports’ Laura Hunter wrote.
We have already seen many big shocks in the World Cup as Saudi Arabia beat Argentina and Japan beat Germany. And on Sunday, Morocco was next up when they beat Belgium 2-0.
Although he may not be at the same level as before, most people expected a star-studded Belgium with Kevin De Borene, Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois to win.
But Belgium, making their debut (1-0 against Canada), had a difficult time again, and after 73 minutes, substitute Abdelhamid Sabri fired his country’s side when he smashed a free kick straight into the net from a narrow angle, a shot that didn’t seem unstoppable. Just like Thibaut Courtois.
“It’s a frog”
– Courtois will be mad when he sees him again. It’s a frog, writes Sky Sports’ Laura Hunter.
– He wouldn’t be happy about that, wrote former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas, now a BBC expert.
Ten minutes before the end of the match, Belgium replaced Romelu Lukaku, who was sidelined for a long time due to injury. But even he couldn’t save the country and instead the next substitute in Zakaria Aboukhalal managed to trail the game 2-0 in front of tens of thousands of Moroccans.
After the victory, the players took a lap of honor around the field, thanking all the fans.
In the final group stage match, Belgium will meet Croatia. For Morocco, Canada is waiting.