Belgium 2-1 Algeria World Cup 2014 : Goals from Dries Mertens and Marouane Fellaini put Belgium ahead
- This is the second time in this World Cup where two alternate players scores in a match: Switzerland already did in it's debut.
- Six of the last seven goals against Algeria in the World Cup have come in the second half. Tiredness!
- Belgium has won only one of their 21 games they were under-scored in a match of a World Cup. Task!
Those noisy Algerian fans inside the Estadio Mineirao have lost Their Voices Suddenly, Belgium After That Showed Their lessen a great team of football. However, the Desert Foxes almost gives third. They are lucky to escape as Marouane Fellaini loses his footing just as he looks in September to stab in from close range.
"Algeria are deflated completely. They have worked Their socks off, They are trying to attack but now there is no organization.
"Dries Mertens has made all the difference With His play.'ve Ran at people and has put in some really good crosses." - Former England defend Danny Mills (BBC).
- Dries Mertens gives Belgium the lead as Algeria fans and players look dispirited
- Marouane Fellaini's header flies in, bringing relief to the Belgium support
- Marouane Fellaini is brought on to help find an equaliser
- Algeria take the lead from the penalty spot with a calm finish from Sofiane Feghouli
- Eden Hazard starts for Belgium whilst Manchester United's Adnan Januzaj is on the bench
- Clash in Estadio Mineirao opens up Group H action
- Tournament dark horses Belgium big favourites to open up campaign with win
- Algeria dreams to advance beyond group stage for first time in World Cup history