Belgium vs. USA: Live Player Ratings

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Published: July 1, 2014

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The final round-of-16 match was played on Tuesday, with Belgium facing United States in Salvador. Belgium finished top of Group H, with USA ending as runners up in Group G.

After 90 minutes, the score remained 0-0, though it was an exciting and entertaining affair throughout. Extra time saw Belgium score twice through Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku before Julian Green's strike pulled one back. A late onslaught ensued, but Belgium just about clung on for a 2-1 win.

 

Belgium



First-half analysis

Courtois: Has looked comfortable when called upon.

Alderweireld: Getting forward well, pressing high.

van Buyten: Has made a few important headed clearances.

Kompany: Booked, but has looked strong defensively.

Vertonghen: Overlapping well down the left, supporting the attack. Defensively bested at times.

Witsel: Neat and impressive as ever.

Fellaini: Hasn't really gotten involved in buildup play and isn't winning the ball back either.

Mertens: Bar a few bursts of pace, has not been involved much. Poor crossing.

de Bruyne: Getting the better of USA's defensive midfielders.

Hazard: Dribbling and creating danger, but poor decision making at times.

Origi: Had the game's best chance inside 60 seconds.

 

Full-time analysis

Courtois: Was strong aerially but not enough shots to really test him.

Alderweireld: Defended well until the last 15 minutes of extra time.

Van Buyten: Cool and collected throughout. Made several big tackles.

Kompany: Any organisation at the back disappeared in injury time, but Kompany was great all game.

Vertonghen: Better going forward but also good defensively considering he was left to fend for himself.

Witsel: Played well but ran out of steam.

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