Belgium started on a high note with Lukaku sending in alarm bells ringing as he almost gets to the end of a clearance. The keeper is alert and comes out to deal with the loose ball.
Then in the 7th minute Hazard is hacked down at the edge of the box and the ref points to the spot. The Tunisian players demand for VAR but replays show that Ben Youssef fouled the winger just inside the box. Hazard steps up to take the spotkick and finishes with ease. This is Belgium first 1st half goal with their past 11 goals coming after the break.
Hazard wastes a glorious opportunity. Lukaku drives with the ball down the right and squares it into the box. Hazard arrives unmarked but scuffs his shot and finds the keeper from close range.
Tunisia hit back immediately after Lukaku’s strike! A free kick for Tunisia on the left. Khazri curls in and Bronn rises among the pack to glance it past Courtois.
Belgium restores their 2-goal cushion. Meunier plays Lukaku in and the striker neatly dinks the ball over the keeper for his 4th goal of the tournament.
Half-Time: This is have been one of the more entertaining games in Russia ’18. Chances galore in the first half. Tunisia has been hard done with their backline suffering two injuries. Nevertheless, they’ve played well and looked to attack Belgium. The Red Devils, led by Lukaku have outshot their opponents and deserve their 2-goal lead.
Source: News365coza
