Kevin De Bruyne doesn’t consider he ought to have been awarded Participant of the Match in Belgium’s opening World Cup match in opposition to Canada.
The Belgium worldwide noticed out a tightly contested 1-0 win to open their World Cup marketing campaign with a vital three factors.
Canada had 22 photographs with solely three on track in opposition to Thibaut Courtois, who saved a red-faced Yannick Carrasco from additional embarrassment after saving the penalty he gave away for a handball.
Regardless of getting the victory, Belgium had been extensively criticised for his or her efficiency, particularly within the first half through which they had been dominated by their opponents. The one aim of the sport, which was netted by Michy Batshuayi, got here in opposition to the run of play.
They completed third-placed on the 2018 World Cup and will probably be seeking to go additional this marketing campaign and carry the profitable trophy with the added expertise at their disposal. Nearly all of their squad are in wonderful type for his or her respective golf equipment; De Bruyne, Courtois and Leandro Trossard – to call a number of.
De Bruyne confused by Participant of the Match award
The 31-year-old was shocked to win the award, he stated (through DaveOCKOP): “I don’t suppose I performed a terrific recreation. I don’t know why I obtained the trophy. Perhaps it’s due to my identify. Credit score to Canada.”