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Belgian promises are allowed to go to the European Championship after a hard-fought draw in Denmark | European Football U21

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Bravo, Belgian promises. Our national U21 are certain of the European Championship after a hard-fought draw in Denmark. Lois Openda was again the celebrated man, with his seventh goal in this campaign. The striker scored the crucial 1-1 after the home team had taken the lead.

Still a small heyday for Belgian football. The Red Devils (currently) beat Burkina Faso, but above all: with the U17 and U21, two of the upcoming generations are allowed to go to the European Championship.

This is an exceptional achievement, especially with the promises. It is only the fourth time in history that the Belgians have managed to qualify for the final tournament.

Also the manner in which was punishment. The Belgians entered the game against major competitor Denmark with a perfect 18 out of 18 and barely one goal against.

No gifts

A draw in Scandinavia was therefore sufficient to be sure of the ticket to European Championship 2023 in Romania and Georgia before the final match day.

It would soon become apparent that the Belgians would not simply receive this as a gift. The home team turned it into a fierce battle, in which Jacky Matthijssen’s team got a little too carried away. In a short time it was suddenly 3-2… in yellow cards.

One of the free kicks awarded also resulted in the Danish opening goal. Vandevoordt misjudged his treacherous free kick in the middle of the goal (1-0). A touch for the Belgians.

Openda again the celebrated man

Fortunately, the promises bounced after the break. Captain Onana sent Openda – dealt with hard for the break – into the street very well. The Vitesse striker remained icy calm and scored the equalizer. His seventh goal already during this European Championship campaign. punishment.

Not much later, Openda even had a chance at 1-2, but he pushed it over. In the last half hour the Belgians kept the party under adult control. Only a dangerous shot from O’Riley did it shiver for a while.

See you in the summer of 2023 at the European Championship.

The team of the Belgians against Denmark

Vandevoordt; Siquet, Pletinckx, De Winter, Ndenbe (46′ Matazo); Van der Brempt, Onana (90′ Keita), Vranckx; Balikwisha (85′ Deman), Openda, Vertessen (85′ Kana)

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