⚽ Spain 2-1 Belgium: Resilience of the Possession-Based System
This match perfectly illustrates the resilience—and the element of chance—of a possession-based system:
• Breakthrough by Fabian: In the 30th minute, Yamal threaded a through ball; Fabian followed up with a shot to break the deadlock.
• Red Devils counterattack: In the 41st minute, De Ketelaere headed it in to level the score, ending Spain’s 650-minute clean-sheet run.
• The goalkeeper turning point: In the 71st minute, Courtois was injured and forced off; the substitute keeper, Lemens, was called on at the last moment.
• Merino winner: In the 88th minute, Kubasi’s long-range shot caused a rebound; Merino pounced to complete the dramatic winner.#binancepickandwin
This match perfectly illustrates the resilience—and the element of chance—of a possession-based system:
• Breakthrough by Fabian: In the 30th minute, Yamal threaded a through ball; Fabian followed up with a shot to break the deadlock.
• Red Devils counterattack: In the 41st minute, De Ketelaere headed it in to level the score, ending Spain’s 650-minute clean-sheet run.
• The goalkeeper turning point: In the 71st minute, Courtois was injured and forced off; the substitute keeper, Lemens, was called on at the last moment.
• Merino winner: In the 88th minute, Kubasi’s long-range shot caused a rebound; Merino pounced to complete the dramatic winner.#binancepickandwin