In the early morning of July 2, 2024, in the 1/8 finals of the European Cup, the clash between France and Belgium became the focus. For Belgium, this is not just an ordinary game, but also the last fight of the golden generation. Historically, they have never tasted the title at the European Championships, and despite being firmly at the top of the world rankings, performances in key moments are always suffocating.
The Belgian team, with Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku at its core, was once regarded as a powerhouse on the international stage. However, when they faced a strong France, they opted for a conservative counter-attacking tactic and tried to rely on the individual qualities of Romelu Lukaku and Carrasco to create attacking chances.
In the first half, Belgium was clearly on the back foot. Although there were occasional individual breakthroughs from Kevin De Bruyne and Doku, the overall attack failed to form an effective threat and allowed the French to control the game with ease. Netizens expressed their opinions on social platforms, some lamented that Belgium had a strong squad but conservative tactics, and some believed that France's possession advantage would be more prominent in the second half.
At the start of the second half, Belgium did not change their counter-attacking strategy, with Romelu Lukaku and Carrasco each missing what was almost a sure chance to score. The misses left fans anxious, taking to forums and social media to express concerns about the team's lack of attacking power. Some netizens joked: "Is this the Belgian team or is it playing a friendly match?" I don't have the determination to attack at all. Another netizen bluntly said: "It's right to defend and counterattack, but you must be more decisive at the critical moment, otherwise you will still be eliminated." ”
It wasn't until near the end of the game that the French team unleashed the fatal blow. Muani received the ball in the box and turned to shoot, but the ball hit Belgium's Vertonghen and bounced into the back of the net. This goal completely ended Belgium's European Championship journey and completely dashed the hopes of the golden generation on the international stage.
After the game, the internet was flooded with comments and discussions about the Belgian team's performance. Some fans criticized the team's lack of composure and efficiency in key moments, believing that this was the main reason for the defeat. Some experts have pointed out that despite being at the top of the world rankings, Belgium has shown tactical shortcomings against strong opponents. A netizen named "Football Lovers 123" wrote: "The Belgian team has always been a dark horse in the World Cup and the European Cup, but unfortunately the tactical arrangement this time was too conservative and missed the best opportunity to attack. ”
Fans are full of questions and concerns about the future of Belgium's golden generation. Although the team has maintained a stable competitive form in recent years, it has always struggled to show real strength in key international competitions. Some netizens made a long comment on this, calling on the Belgian Football Association to carry out more in-depth reflection and adjustment in the selection of tactics and personnel, in order to achieve better results in future competitions.
Before the game, netizens on social platforms made various guesses and predictions about the game. A user with the screen name "Football Fans_Xiao Li" wrote: "Belgium's golden generation is very strong, and I hope they can achieve something in this European Cup." Another fan, known as 'The Pitchside Uncle', commented: "France are tough guys, but Belgium have big players like Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku and should have a chance. ”
After the start of the game, the Belgian team opted for a more conservative defensive counter-attacking tactic. In the first half, they were passive under the control of the French team, trying to break the deadlock with just a few individual breakaways. This tactical choice has sparked a lot of discussion among netizens. Some supporters see this as an effective coping strategy, such as Football Lovers 2001 said: "France is too strong, Belgium can only defend first and then attack, seizing the opportunity to counterattack." However, many netizens questioned this tactic, such as "Football Fan _ Xiao Ming" commented: "Conservative defense is to avoid mistakes, but it also makes us lose the initiative." ”
In the second half, Belgium could not change the situation. While Romelu Lukaku and Carrasco each missed a couple of near-guaranteed chances, their overall attacking performance was still lacking. These misses have made fans even more anxious, and they have made many disappointed and frustrating statements on social media. One netizen named "Football Fanatic" excitedly wrote: "How could Lukaku shoot that ball wide? Such a great opportunity was wasted! Another fan named "Football Expert" bluntly said: "Our attack is too soft, the opponent defends well, but we lack determination. ”
Towards the end of the game, France's Muani turned and fired a shot from inside the box, but the ball unfortunately hit Belgium's Vertonghen and bounced into the back of the net. It was a goal that completely changed the course of the game and completely deprived Belgium of their chance to qualify. After the game, criticism and reflection on the performance of the Belgian team flooded online. Some have questioned the team's attacking prowess, arguing that they lack the decisiveness and efficiency they should have in key moments. One commentator who goes by the screen name "Football Spectator" commented: "Belgium are firmly at the top of the world rankings, but it is always difficult to overcome strong opponents in key matches. ”
However, many netizens also questioned the performance of the French team. Some people think that the French team has too much luck in this tournament, such as "Fan _ Hercules" commented: "The French team did not score any goals this time, and it was all due to the opponent's own goal and luck to get through." Another netizen named "Football Fan _ Xiaohong" also sighed: "France's goals are all based on opponents' mistakes, which is a bit unfair." ”
The performance of the Belgian football team at Euro 2024, especially the defeat against France in the 1/8 finals, has plunged the whole country into a state of contemplation and reflection. This is not just a defeat, but a profound reflection on Belgium's long-standing performance on the international stage.
The Belgian team, led by Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, had high expectations. They represent the last stand of the golden generation, but the results are staggering. Against a strong French side, Belgium opted for a conservative counter-attacking tactic and tried to find opportunities to counter-attack on a solid defensive basis. However, in the first half of the game, they barely managed to pose a real threat to France, and the situation on the pitch left countless fans and commentators anxious and disappointed.
On social platforms, fans expressed their dissatisfaction and concerns about the performance of the Belgian team. A netizen named "Football Fanatics" wrote: "Belgium has so many good players, why can't they always play at the level they should have when it mattered? His words reflect the sentiments of many that Belgium's performance in important matches is not commensurate with their quality.
In the second half, Belgium still failed to turn the tide. While Romelu Lukaku and Carrasco each missed a couple of near-guaranteed chances, their overall attacking performance was still a lack of decisiveness. Some fans said on the forum that the mistake was a reflection of a long-standing problem in Belgium's attack. For example, a commentator named "Football Spectator" wrote: "The Belgian team's lack of decisiveness at crucial moments is the reason why they have not been able to achieve better results on the international stage for a long time." ”
However, this defeat is not the end, but a new beginning. Belgian football needs to learn from this and re-examine tactics and mentality. A fan known as "Football Enthusiast" mentioned in the discussion: "We need a bolder attacking strategy and we can't always rely on counter-attacks. His words reflect expectations and suggestions for future tactical adjustments.
Therefore, every player and coaching staff in the Belgian team should take this defeat as an opportunity to examine their own shortcomings and strive for better results in the next international competition. They are still a strong team and have the ability to show at the top again in future competitions and bring glory to Belgian football.
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