Belgium Register First Win at Euro 2024

De Bruyne and Tielemans Score in Victory Over Romania

Monday, June 12, 2023

Belgium secured their first victory at the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, defeating Romania 2-0 in their Group B encounter on Monday. Youri Tielemans opened the scoring for the Red Devils within two minutes, while Kevin De Bruyne doubled their advantage in the second half.

The victory is a much-needed boost for Belgium, who had faced criticism following their disappointing performance in the Nations League last year. The win also marks an impressive start to Euro 2024 for the world's second-ranked team, who are considered one of the favorites to lift the trophy.

Tielemans' early goal set the tone for the match, as Belgium dominated possession and created several scoring opportunities. De Bruyne extended their lead in the 65th minute with a clinical finish, effectively sealing the victory for the Red Devils.

Romania, ranked 46th in FIFA's rankings, struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match. Their best chance came towards the end of the first half when Ianis Hagi fired a shot just wide of the post. However, they were unable to capitalize on their limited opportunities and suffered their second defeat in as many matches at Euro 2024.