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[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

Belgium 4 - Trumpies USA 1 (signed B.)

[Roger Bonet "Ruxi" @Ruxiiii4]

Let's talk about Belgium.

Fair play to Rudi García, he got everything right tonight.

The starting lineup was a surprise, especially with players like Doku, De Bruyne, and Lukaku left out. But every change made sense.

Rudi García understood that, with the United States playing with three midfielders + Pulisic operating inside, using only two midfielders alongside De Bruyne would have been a nightmare defensively. It would have created a 4v2 overload centrally, as De Bruyne doesn't contribute consistently enough without the ball.

Using Tielemans as a #10 isn't ideal in possession, but it worked brilliantly defensively. Out of possession, Tielemans almost became a third central midfielder, giving Belgium much more protection in the middle of the pitch.

Starting Lukebakio instead of Doku also made sense for two reasons. First, his defensive work was outstanding. He consistently tracked Robinson's runs and dropped deep when needed, at times even helping Belgium form a back five. Second, he offered more threat in large spaces and transition moments than Doku.

De Ketelaere also had an excellent game, scoring twice and constantly causing problems with his intelligent movement and runs in behind.

Belgium's defensive plan was well organized and executed. They weren't overly aggressive or excessively passive, they found the right balance. The profiles García selected suited the game plan perfectly.

What I liked most, though, was Belgium's approach in possession. They clearly wanted to prevent the United States from using one of their biggest strengths: their aggressive high press and counter-press.

After recovering the ball, Belgium often played backwards to Courtois instead of forcing risky passes through the middle. Courtois would then play long over the first line of pressure. This stretched the United States, and Belgium had enough physical presence, (Onana, Vakanen, Lukebakio, and even Tielemans) to compete for and win the second balls.

The other option Belgium used was to immediately play forward into the space behind the US press after regaining possession. By doing this, they avoided giving the United States the opportunity to counter-press and instead attacked quickly in transition. The United States are one of the best teams at reacting immediately after losing possession, but Belgium simply didn't allow them to play to that strength.

To be honest, Belgium hadn't looked convincing recently. They struggled to create chances and often found it difficult to beat opponents they should have been dominating given the quality of their squad.

Tonight, however, they looked far more solid defensively, even without some of their biggest attacking stars.

The game plan was excellent, the player profiles fit it perfectly, and Belgium completely nullified the United States.

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

@AntiTrumpCanada BYE BYE Trumpie

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

@BelRedDevils Top mannen. Trumpie naar huis gespeeld!

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

@USMNT Bye bye Trumpie, Balogun or is it Begiumgun..... .

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

8.090: Nooit stonden zoveel sociale woningen leeg in '23. Omdat men niet weet dat ze er zijn... Man, man,...

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

Informateurs Van den Brandt-Groen & De Beukelaer-Les Engagés stellen voor om een Bxl-regering te vormen met MR, PS, Les Engagés, Groen, Open VLD, Vooruit & CD&V. CD&V vroeg & krijgt 1 extra postje om N-VA buiten spel te zetten! Terug een mes in de rug. Zo kennen we de 'tjeven'👺

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

@JDVance Wahawaha

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

@JDVance Clown

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

You are not alone 🇺🇦

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Thank you for your support.

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

De vrije wereld heeft een nieuwe leider nodig ‼️

[Geert Noels @GeertNoels]

“The European Union was formed in order to screw the United States. That’s the purpose of it, and they’ve done a good job of it.” - Donald Trump Feb 2025
Deze Amerikaanse president is bezig met de westerse wereld grondig te destabiliseren. De "checks & balances" waar iedereen op rekende probeert hij ook uit te schakelen.

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

De vrije wereld heeft een nieuwe leider nodig‼️🇺🇦

[Van Cauwelaert @cauwelaert]

Een vernederend moment voor het Westen.

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

@realDonaldTrump Lies ‼️👺

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

@ZelenskyyUa Our thoughts are with you, brave ones.💛💙💛"... "...Ukraine started the war..." said Trump, what a silly statement.

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

@JDVance Your boss spreads lies: "...Ukraine started the war... ". What a silly statement. You should be ashamed of yourselves.🧐

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

Formatie regering Brussel. Daar zijn de tjeven terug. Het mes ligt terug al klaar. 'Wij willen een coalitie aan Vlaamse kant zonder N-VA '...... Dixit c&dv🥱

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

@FranckenTheo @Pohl_mann Proficiat. Suc6 beiden

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

Proficiat @Bart_DeWever

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

Proficiat @JanJambon

[Pille Jan @pi_jpl]

Proficiat @anneleen_vb