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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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After the clear victory against New Zealand (5-1) and the qualification, Rudi Garcia responded to the critics of the Belgian selection.
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Belgium's national team turns off in the weak group G thanks to double goal scorer Leandro Trossard and manages to move into the round of the last 32. The success against New Zealand is sovereign, for their next opponent De Bruyne and Co. still have to wait.
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Leaning Left21Leaning Right18Center13Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
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- 40% of the sources lean Left
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