Belgium Defeats Slovakia in Qualifying Match

We should certainly not rely on the very large victories acquired by Belgium during their two previous clashes against Slovakia in qualifying for the World Cup in 2022. For the start of this new qualifying campaign for Euro 2025, the selection Slovak looked much better on paper. And she probably secretly dreamed of playing a trick on the Belgian Lions to celebrate the inauguration of the brand new Pasienky Arena, which was sold out for the occasion (3,000 people).

The enthusiasm increased tenfold by the start of the match to the advantage of the Slovaks (7-2). Which already put the Lions face to face with their responsibilities in a crucial match between the two candidates for second qualifying place in this group C, completed by the Spanish favorite and Latvia already qualified as organizer of the Euro. Without trembling, the experienced elements that are Gillet and Obasohan fortunately quickly took matters in hand. Between them, they scored 20 of the Lions’ 25 points in the first quarter (13-25).

From there, there was no longer any doubt that the Belgian collective was superior to that of the 60th nation in the world. On condition, however, that you do not relax your attention. This is what happened at the very end of the first half when the Slovak fullback Mario Ihring, under too little pressure from the Belgian defense, went for an 8-0 on his own in less than one minute to revive his team (36-40 at the break).

Retin Obasohan en patron

However, doubt did not settle in the minds of the Lions for very long. Despite a few blows suffered in the racket after returning from the locker room, Dario Gjergja’s men showed their superior qualities and talent. With the inevitable Retin Obasohan in the lead. Top scorer of the match with 22 points, the leader of the Lions had another full match on the offensive level enhanced by some very spectacular actions. Including a terrible crossover on the great Brodziansky, who found himself on the mat, even raising a shudder in the room.

If the impact of the player from Tortona, in Italy, necessarily made the Lions’ task easier, we must also highlight the contribution of Jonas Delalieux coming off the bench. The Limburg United winger, whose selection was not assured at the start of the week, responded to expectations with some important shots.

For the rest, it was enough for the Lions to display the defensive application necessary to put themselves completely out of danger and achieve a great success which already opens the door to qualification.

TECHNIQUE

Slovakia : 16/36 (2 pts) ; 6/21 (3 points) ; 10/11 (lfs) ; 37 rbs; 14 ass; 18 feet. Ihring 12, Majercak 3, Fusek 0, Jones 6, Brodziansky 17, Pavelka 8, Mokran 0, Dolezaj -, Hlivak -, Volarik 0, KRAJCOVIC 8, Malovek 6.

Belgium: 17/38 (2 pts); 10/27 (3 pts); 11/13 (lfs); 37 rubles; 13 ass; 17 ft. Samardzic 6, MWEMA 3, GILLET 14, Delalieux 10, Tumba 5, Vanwijn 0, BAKO 2, De Ridder 4, Ledegen -, OBASOHAN 22, VAN BUGGENHOUT 0, Schwartz 9.

Referees: Poursanidis (Grè), Baldini (Ita), Oliot (Fra).

Quarters: 13-25, 23-15, 18-24, 6-11.

2024-02-22 19:58:00
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