World Cup Day 31

In today's match Belgium beat England 2-0. Belgium scored the only first half goal very early in the half. For the vast majority of the match there was little action and no scoring. The score was 1-0 at halftime. In the second half England went on the attack. Belgium scored the only second half goal late in the half on a counter attack. Belgium won the match 2-0 in a dominating performance.

Belgium finishes in 3rd place

England is eliminated from the tournamnet


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