Belgium wins against Estonia and validates 2022 World Cup ticket
Belgium will go to the 2022 World Cup
Leader of its group two days from the end, Belgium could already secure its place at the 2022 World Cup by winning against Estonia. It is chosen made. The teammates of Eden Hazard, holder this Saturday night, did the job (3-1). Christian Benteke, who replaced Lukaku in the starting XI, opened the scoring after a mistake by Matvei Igonen, the Estonian goalkeeper (11th).
Globally dominant, the Red Devils made the break shortly before the hour mark. And in what way! Yannick Carrasco sent a missile into the left skylight. Matvei Igonen could not do anything. Eden Hazard (34th, 59th) could have found the net several times. Each time, the former Chelsea lacked lucidity in the last gesture. Estonia reduced the gap (70th) but that was not enough since Thorgan Hazard has the nail in the stride (3-1, 74th). With this victory in control, Belgium is first in its group with 19 points.
136
Jan Vertonghen celebrated his 136th selection with Belgium. He is the most capped player in the history of the Red Devils.
Wales has its destiny in hand
At the same time, Wales performed very well in the race for second place, which is synonymous with play-offs. Gareth Bale’s teammates, back on the pitch for the time since early September, first clearly marked Belarus (5-1). Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey scored twice in this match (2nd, 50th).
With this victory, Wales consolidates its second place with 14 points, to 3 points of the Czech Republic, third. The Welsh need a point on the final day to secure a place in the play-offs. They will be opposed to Belgium, which will therefore have nothing more to play in this group.