Belgium topped England, 2-0, in Saturday’s third-place match in Saint Petersburg behind goals from Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard.
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The finish for Belgium marks their best-ever performance at a World Cup, after having previously finished fourth in 1986.
It took just four minutes for the Red Devils to go out in front, and a quick attack led by Romelu Lukaku guided Roberto Martinez’s side into the lead.
The Manchester United striker picked out a brilliant through ball to Nacer Chadli down the wing, before playing in a timely cross to Meunier, who slid in for the finish past England keeper Jordan Pickford.
#MundialTelemundo ¡Comenzaron encendidos! @ThomMills abre el marcador para #BEL sobre #ENG . Así lo narró 🎙 @sadovnik1965 pic.twitter.com/iU1RwKf2vM
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) July 14, 2018
Eden Hazard capped off the victory for the Belgians with a near-post strike in the 83rd minute to ensure his side’s third-place finish.
#MundialTelemundo ¡Letal! @hazardeden10 anota y prácticamente asegura el tercer puesto para #BEL . Así lo narró 🎙 @sadovnik1965 pic.twitter.com/a8Rcy2z50u
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) July 14, 2018
The early finish brought a bit of life out of the Three Lions, who began to create a number of quality chances of their own.
Harry Kane nearly equalized in the 23rd minute when Raheem Sterling picked out the Tottenham striker, however, his shot missed just wide of the goal.
The Three Lions had their best chance of the match with 20 minutes remaining in the match as Eric Dier found himself in on goal, but his chip past Thibaut Courtois was cleared off the line by Spurs teammate Toby Alderweireld.