Belgium vs Canada 1-0: match report, goals, cards and substitutions
Belgium beat Canada 1-0 on Wednesday, 23 November 2022 in World Cup. The match was refereed by Janny Sikazwe.
First half: Y. Carrasco received a yellow card for Belgium at 9'. VAR intervened at 9' for Canada (Penalty confirmed). Belgium took the lead at 44' when M. Batshuayi scored, with the assist credited to T. Alderweireld, making the score 1-0.
Second half: No goals were scored in the second half. Belgium made their 1st substitution at 46', with Y. Tielemans replacing A. Onana. Belgium made their 2nd substitution at 46', with Y. Carrasco replacing T. Meunier. T. Meunier received a yellow card for Belgium at 53'. A. Onana received a yellow card for Belgium at 56'. Canada made their 1st substitution at 58', with J. Hoilett replacing C. Larin. Canada made their 2nd substitution at 58', with A. Hutchinson replacing I. Koné. Belgium made their 3rd substitution at 62', with E. Hazard replacing L. Trossard. Canada made their 3rd substitution at 74', with R. Laryea replacing S. Adekugbe. Belgium made their 4th substitution at 78', with M. Batshuayi replacing L. Openda. A. Davies received a yellow card for Canada at 81'. Canada made their 4th substitution at 81', with S. Eustáquio replacing J. Osorio. Canada made their 5th substitution at 81', with T. Buchanan replacing L. Millar. A. Johnston received a yellow card for Canada at 83'.
Belgium used 4 substitutions while Canada used 5 substitutions. Belgium got 3 yellow cards, while Canada got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Canada outshot their opponent (9-22).
- Possession was balanced (54%-46%).
- Physical contest: 5 yellows.