Belgium
18.06.2016 13:00
3 - 0
Finished
Ireland

Belgium vs Ireland

Belgium vs Ireland Live Score, Stats, Forecasts, H2H

Highlights:

1st Half
0 - 0
42'
Hendrick J. (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
2nd Half
3 - 0
Lukaku R. (De Bruyne K.)
48'
Vermaelen T. (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
49'
Nainggolan R. Dembele M.
57'
Witsel A. (Meunier T.)
61'
62'
McClean J. McCarthy J.
Mertens D. Carrasco Y.
64'
Lukaku R. (Hazard E.)
70'
71'
McGeady A. Hoolahan W.
79'
Keane R. Long S.
Benteke C. Lukaku R.
83'
4-2-3-1
Formations
4-4-1-1
1
7.0
Courtois
16
8.3
Meunier
2
7.1
Alderweireld
3
7.4
Vermaelen
5
7.8
Vertonghen
6
8.2
Witsel
19
7.0
Dembele
11
6.5
Carrasco
7
8.6
De Bruyne
10
8.1
Hazard
9
2
8.1
Lukaku
9
5.8
Long
20
6.9
Hoolahan
13
6.1
Hendrick
6
6.4
Whelan
8
6.3
McCarthy
19
6.8
Brady
2
5.9
Coleman
4
6.4
O'Shea
3
6.5
Clark
17
6.2
Ward
23
6.2
Randolph
4
6.4
Nainggolan
14
6.5
Mertens
20
Benteke
8
Fellaini
12
Mignolet
7
6.3
McGeady
10
6.5
Keane
11
6.4
McClean
1
Westwood
5
Keogh

Starting Lineups:

1
Thibaut Courtois (G)
2
Toby Alderweireld
3
Thomas Vermaelen
5
Jan Vertonghen
6
Axel Witsel
7
Kevin De Bruyne
9
Romelu Lukaku
10
Eden Hazard (C)
11
Yannick Carrasco
16
Thomas Meunier
19
Mousa Dembele
2
Seamus Coleman
3
Ciaran Clark
4
John O'Shea (C)
6
Glenn Whelan
8
James McCarthy
9
Shane Long
13
Jeff Hendrick
17
Stephen Ward
19
Robbie Brady
20
Wesley Hoolahan
23
Darren Randolph (G)

Substitutes

4
Radja Nainggolan
8
Marouane Fellaini
12
Simon Mignolet (G)
13
Jean-Francois Gillet (G)
14
Dries Mertens
15
Jason Denayer
17
Divock Origi
18
Christian Kabasele
20
Christian Benteke
21
Jordan Lukaku
22
Michy Batshuayi
23
Laurent Ciman
1
Keiren Westwood (G)
5
Richard Keogh
7
Aiden McGeady
10
Robbie Keane
11
James McClean
12
Shane Duffy
14
Jonathan Walters
15
Cyrus Christie
16
Shay Given (G)
18
David Meyler
21
Daryl Murphy
22
Stephen Quinn

Coaches:

Marc Wilmots
Martin O'Neill

Missing Players:

Dedryck Boyata (Thigh Injury)
Vincent Kompany (Thigh Injury)
Marc Wilson (Knee Injury)

Final Results and Statistics of Match:

54
Ball Possession
46
6
Blocked Shots
8
814
Completed Passes
556
10
Corner Kicks
8
16
Fouls
20
22
Free Kicks
22
36
Goal Attempts
22
4
Goalkeeper Saves
8
6
Offsides
2
16
Shots off Goal
10
14
Shots on Goal
4
32
Throw-ins
38
910
Total Passes
674
2
Yellow Cards
2
65.00
Ball Possession
35.00
2.00
Blocked Shots
0.00
222.00
Completed Passes
69.00
5.00
Corner Kicks
2.00
4.00
Fouls
8.00
9.00
Free Kicks
7.00
9.00
Goal Attempts
2.00
1.00
Goalkeeper Saves
2.00
3.00
Offsides
1.00
5.00
Shots off Goal
1.00
2.00
Shots on Goal
1.00
14.00
Throw-ins
8.00
239.00
Total Passes
97.00
0.00
Yellow Cards
1.00
43.00
Ball Possession
57.00
1.00
Blocked Shots
4.00
185.00
Completed Passes
209.00
0.00
Corner Kicks
2.00
4.00
Fouls
2.00
2.00
Free Kicks
4.00
9.00
Goal Attempts
9.00
1.00
Goalkeeper Saves
2.00
0.00
Offsides
0.00
3.00
Shots off Goal
4.00
5.00
Shots on Goal
1.00
2.00
Throw-ins
11.00
216.00
Total Passes
240.00
1.00
Yellow Cards
0.00
54.00
Ball Possession
46.00
3.00
Blocked Shots
4.00
407.00
Completed Passes
278.00
5.00
Corner Kicks
4.00
8.00
Fouls
10.00
11.00
Free Kicks
11.00
18.00
Goal Attempts
11.00
2.00
Goalkeeper Saves
4.00
3.00
Offsides
1.00
8.00
Shots off Goal
5.00
7.00
Shots on Goal
2.00
16.00
Throw-ins
19.00
455.00
Total Passes
337.00
1.00
Yellow Cards
1.00

Online Stream (Belgium - Ireland Text Broadcast)

90+3' It was a good decision to watch today's encounter. There has been more to see on the pitch than in most of the other games. Belgium were better today and displayed masterful control and movement. The strategy of the home side was to control the pace of the match with possession style football. Whereas the strategy of the away side was a bit risky and reliant on solid defending to dispossess the opponent and break fast.
90+3' The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90' We will have 3 min. of added time.
89' Dries Mertens (Belgium) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Darren Randolph comes off the line to clear the ball away.
88' Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
85' James McClean (Ireland) unloads a shot from a long-range free kick that goes harmlessly way wide of the right post.
84' Radja Nainggolan (Belgium) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!
83' Christian Benteke (Belgium) decided to shoot after receiving a sweet pass. The ball went to the middle of the goal, but Darren Randolph made an easy save.
83' Marc Wilmots prepares a substitution. Romelu Lukaku is replaced by Christian Benteke (Belgium).
82' Seamus Coleman (Ireland) attempts a long crossfield pass, but the defence does well to intercept the ball.
79' Robbie Brady (Ireland) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.
79' The substitution has been made. Robbie Keane (Ireland) has replaced Shane Long.
78' The ball is cleared after Aiden McGeady (Ireland) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. Ireland force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
76' Dries Mertens (Belgium) unleashes a shot from 22 metres out but is unable to find the target and it goes well wide of the left post.
74' We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 18:11.
71' It's time for a substitution. Aiden McGeady (Ireland) comes on in place of Wesley Hoolahan.
70' Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) receives a precise pass inside the box from Eden Hazard and he beats the goalkeeper with a neat finish into the left side of the net. 3:0.
70' Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) unleashes a shot from 24 metres out but is unable to find the target and it goes high over the crossbar.
67' Belgium are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
64' Today's match ends for Yannick Carrasco who will be replaced by Dries Mertens (Belgium).
62' Here is a change. James McCarthy is going off and Martin O'Neill gives the last tactical orders to James McClean (Ireland).
61' Thomas Meunier showcases his great technique and produces a beautiful lofted cross into the box. Axel Witsel (Belgium) meets the cross and gets himself onto the scoresheet with a header into the middle of the goal. It's 2:0.
59' Robbie Brady (Ireland) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked.
57' The manager has been forced to make a substitution and the injured Mousa Dembele limps off the pitch to be replaced by Radja Nainggolan (Belgium).
57' Looks like Mousa Dembele (Belgium) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
56' Axel Witsel (Belgium) gets into a good scoring position. He creates some space for himself and tries his luck from distance. His decent effort towards the middle of the goal is, however, saved by Darren Randolph!
54' Seamus Coleman (Ireland) sends a pass into the penalty area, but the opponent manages to cut it out.
52' Jeff Hendrick (Ireland) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.
52' Glenn Whelan (Ireland) unleashes a bullet of a shot that is blocked by a defender. The ball goes out of play. Ireland are awarded a corner kick.
49' Thomas Vermaelen (Belgium) infringed the rules and goes into the book. Cuneyt Cakir pulls out a yellow card.
48' Goal! Kevin De Bruyne slips it to Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) on the edge of the box and he finds the left side of the net with a great effort. The score is 1:0.
46' The whistle blows and Cuneyt Cakir starts the second half.
45' Not the best game in the world so far but certainly not the worst either. Chances have been few. The hosts dominated much of the first period. The home team tries to prevail using combination football, while the away team adopt a defensive style of play.
45' There will be nothing more to see in the first half. The whistle blowing of Cuneyt Cakir has ended it.
45' Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will swing the ball into the penalty box.
45' Jan Vertonghen (Belgium) delivers a low pass into the box which is intercepted. The ball goes behind for a corner. Belgium will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
42' Yellow card! It's like Jeff Hendrick (Ireland) was asking for a caution with his behaviour. Cuneyt Cakir agrees and books him.
42' Toby Alderweireld (Belgium) meets a cross and produces a header towards the left side of the goal, but one of the defending players blocks the effort.
42' Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) will deliver the corner kick.
42' Eden Hazard (Belgium) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat. Belgium have been awarded a corner kick.
39' Axel Witsel (Belgium) unleashes a bullet of a shot that is blocked by a defender.
36' Thomas Meunier (Belgium) unleashes a shot, but it's well wide of the right-hand post.
36' Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) takes the corner.
36' Thomas Meunier (Belgium) sends a pass into the box, but the opposition's defence is alert to the danger and makes a clearance. The ball goes out of play. Belgium are awarded a corner kick.
33' Eden Hazard (Belgium) put a cross into the box which wasn't a bad decision, but he failed to achieve what he wanted as none of his teammates managed to meet it.
33' What a chance that is! Ciaran Clark (Ireland) squanders a huge opportunity as he latches on to a perfect cross from the wing. He produces a bullet header from around the penalty spot which goes well wide of the right post!
32' Cuneyt Cakir blows for a foul after Axel Witsel (Belgium) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
30' Close! Thomas Meunier (Belgium) picks up the ball in space and from inside the penalty area sends a shot inches wide of the right post.
29' The goalkeeper pulls off a save to deny Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium), whose effort is only aimed at the middle of the goal.
28' One of the players from Ireland times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
27' Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.
26' Yannick Carrasco (Belgium) found some space to play in a lofted pass, but he looks disappointed as none of his teammates managed to connect with it.
25' The assistant referee raises his flag and the referee blows his whistle. Yannick Carrasco (Belgium) puts the ball into the net, but he is flagged for offside.
22' Eden Hazard (Belgium) fires the ball on goal but sends it into orbit.
21' Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) overhits the corner kick and none of his teammates can their head on it.
20' Thomas Meunier (Belgium) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. Corner kick. Belgium will have an opportunity.
19' Robbie Brady (Ireland) sends in the corner, but the keeper steps in and makes a save.
19' The corner from Robbie Brady (Ireland) is intercepted by Thibaut Courtois. The referee signals a corner kick to Ireland.
18' Glenn Whelan (Ireland) sends a long crossfield pass searching out one of his teammates, but his effort comes to nothing and they lose possession. The referee points to the corner flag and Ireland will take a corner.
17' A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) but poses no threat.
16' Jeff Hendrick (Ireland) found some space to dink a cross from the side into the box, but it needed to be more precise to threaten the opposition.
13' Toby Alderweireld (Belgium) shows good awareness inside the box to meet a delightful cross from the free kick. He fails to direct the ball into the net as it flies narrowly wide of the right post.
13' Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
12' The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Jan Vertonghen (Belgium). The ball is out of play. Belgium will have a chance to score from a corner.
12' Eden Hazard (Belgium) sends in a pass which fails to reach any of his teammates.
11' The linesman signals that Thomas Meunier (Belgium) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
8' Jan Vertonghen (Belgium) produces a poor pass. He attempts to get the ball into the box but it's hacked away.
5' Half-chance! Yannick Carrasco (Belgium) plays a pass into the box, but Darren Randolph reacts well to snuff out the attack.
4' Thomas Meunier (Belgium) sends an accurate short pass. Romelu Lukaku controls the ball with a fine first touch and is able to come up with a new attacking effort.
1' The ball spins up and hits the hand of Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) after he fails to control it and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
1' The match has just started.
Belgium will kick the game off.
Cuneyt Cakir is the one to supervise the game today.
The starting XIs were already announced and you can go through them in the Lineups section.
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18.06.2016

Belgium 3 - 0 Ireland (Lukaku R., Witsel A., Lukaku R.)

14.11.1997

Belgium 2 - 1 Ireland

14-11-1997 23:00

World Championship

10.09.1986

Belgium 2 - 2 Ireland

10-09-1986 15:00

Euro

24.03.1981

Belgium 1 - 0 Ireland

24-03-1981 23:00

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