Belgium controlled the clearest attacking zones and sustained pressure for longer spells. Italy still found moments when the first pass beat the press, but they rarely turned those entries into repeated threats. The match tilted on spacing, second balls, and who produced the cleaner final action around the box.
Belgium vs Italy
Sun 15 November, 19:45
Roi Baudouin
Espen Eskas
Belgium
Full time
4 - 1
Italy
Cuyper 15'
Ngoy 22'
Doku 26'
Moreira 80'
⚽
Esposito 11'
How did the teams perform?
Belgium4Total Votes
Italy2 votes
2 votes
Belgium
Italy
KEY STATS
Ball possession
48%52%
22
Total shots12
3.45
Expected goals (xG)1.93
ATTACK
22
Total shots12
9
Shots off target4
10
Shots on target4
3.45
Expected goals (xG)1.93
17
Shots inside box10
5
Shots outside box2
7
Corner kicks4
PASSES
515
Total passes545
458
Accurate passes484
DEFENCE
1
Offsides2
3
Goalkeeper saves6
3
Blocked shots4
DISCIPLINE
6
Fouls11
0
Yellow cards3
0
Red cards0
