Belgium and Spain shared the stake (0-0) on Tuesday in Genk during the second meeting of group 7 of the qualifications for Euro 2023 football reserved for under-19s. After an inaugural victory against Albania (3-1)the players of Thierry Siquet will play the Elite Tour.
With the suspension of Russia, excluded from the group, Belgians and Spaniards were already qualified before going on the lawn. Despite the lack of stake, the meeting was rhythmic and committed. Despite several good moves from the Devils, the score did not move in the first half. The Belgian task was complicated in the 68th when the Anderlechtois Mario Stroeykens was sent off but Belgium held on until the final whistle.
Spain and Belgium have four points but the Spaniards finish first on goal difference. The two nations have qualified for the Elite Tour (28 teams) which will be played from March 20 to 28, 2023. The final phase will bring together, from July 3 to 16, 2023, seven teams in addition to Malta, the organizing country.
In the previous edition, won on July 1 by England, Belgium was eliminated in the Elite Tour after beating Finland (3-1), sharing the challenge with Germany (2-2) and lost to Italy (2-0). Belgium won the event in 1977.
