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Three second-half goals have seen Belgium ease past the Republic of Ireland in a 3-0 win.
Final Score:
Belgium 3
Republic of Ireland 0
It’s a do or die battle for both Belgium and the Republic of Ireland as they look to keep pace in Group E. Join us on The Roar from 11pm AEST for all of the action.
With the weight of expectation on them, it looks like once again Belgium are struggling with it. Falling to Italy 2-0 in their opening game, Belgium were lacking a cutting edge up front with their many stars unable to produce when it mattered most.
Romelu Lukaku was particularly poor up front with substitute Divock Origi looking a lot more threatening up from when he came on in his place.
Currently ranked second in the world, the Euros are a chance for the Belgians to prove their worth and they’ll need to do a better job of it against a solid Republic of Ireland side.
Forced to settle for an opening game draw with Sweden, the Republic of Ireland did well to keep the Swedes and importantly Zlatan Ibrahimovic under wraps. An own the goal in the 71st minute was their only undoing as they drew 1-1.
Despite the disappointing result, if they can defend with the same tenacity tonight, they are more than capable of keeping Belgium goalless – something they’ll likely have to do if they are to walk away from the game with anything meaningful.
History between these two favours the Belgians who are unbeaten in their last six games with the Republic of Ireland.
The Republic of Ireland are historically low scorers at the Euros having never scored more than one goal in a match, so will need to be at their defensive best if this is to be a game they are to win.
Will Belgium bounce back after a disappointing start or can the Republic of Ireland continue their frustration?
Join us on The Roar from 11pm to find out as Belgium play the Republic of Ireland in a Group E battle.
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