BRUSSELS • Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has defended Thibaut Courtois following his error on Thursday, which led to an equaliser during the 3-1 win over Russia in their Euro 2020 Group I qualifier at Brussels' King Baudouin Stadium.
Captain Eden Hazard scored twice for Belgium to spare the blushes of his goalkeeper, who gifted Russia's Denis Cheryshev a soft goal when he failed to clear the ball in time.
"After that incident, you could see why Thibaut is the No. 1 in the world," Martinez said in a press conference after the match.
"He played as if nothing had happened and remained icy calm.
"Impressive, the way he reacted after his mistake. Credit to Russia for that counter goal. At times they put a lot of pressure, so we made the wrong decision at the time."
Youri Tielemans opened the scoring with his first international goal before Hazard netted his brace to clinch the three points for Belgium.
Martinez's men led as early as the 15th minute when Timothy Castagne's pass fed Tielemans on the edge of the box and, as Russia's defensive line opened up, the Leicester midfielder fired a low shot past goalkeeper Guilherme Marinato.
But their lead lasted barely a minute before Courtois made his error.
The Real Madrid custodian dallied in possession following a back-pass and, when pressed into action, he gave the ball straight to Cheryshev on the edge of the box and the winger, who scored four goals at last year's World Cup, finished into an empty net.
He was, however, unfazed and insisted after the match that such instances do not happen often for him.
"I don't think I've made many mistakes in my career, so if you make one, you're obviously not happy," said the 26-year-old .
"I am satisfied with the victory and also with the game I played after my foul. I remained calm, I am happy with that. There is no problem."
Striker Michy Batshuayi was asked by Martinez to lead the line in the absence of the injured Romelu Lukaku, while the Hazard brothers, Eden and Thorgan, played together for only the third time in a national team shirt.
"I enjoyed myself tonight. I take a lot of pleasure from this victory, in which I scored two goals," said skipper Hazard.
"After our last game against Switzerland (a 5-2 Nations League defeat), we had to respond in front of our own fans."
REUTERS
The Premier League's quest to find a new chief executive to replace Richard Scudamore continues. Reports yesterday claimed that LaLiga president Javier Tebas was under consideration, but LaLiga has issued a firm denial: "We are not aware of this supposed interest. That said, if a competition as
LaLiga 'unaware' of rumours that Tebas is being lined up for
FAS appoints Australian Palatsides as technical director Koh was speaking at the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Albirex and Yuhua Community Sports Club (CSC) at Fuhua
China's retiring central bank chief Zhou tipped for Boao
Former Liverpool winger John Barnes believes they can still win the Premier League and urged calm amid growing criticism of Jurgen Klopp's approach. Four draws in the last six league matches have
Danke | By Mario Götze
A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 14, 2018, with the headline 'Defiant Solari calls for patience'. Print Edition | Subscribe.
I will not resign as coach of Real Madrid, says defiant Solari
The Housing Act 1919 resulted in mass council housing being built across Liverpool during the 1920s and 1930s. Thousands of families were relocated from the inner-city to new suburban housing estates, based on the belief that this would improve their standard of living, though this is largely subjective.
Man Utd and Liverpool look to sign £70m Lille winger Pep but
Ronaldo return looms large over Juve's European hopes
History made as women to referee men's AFC Cup team will take charge of a men's continental club cup clash. Cup match between Myanmar's Yangon United and Cambodia's Naga World at the
History made as women to referee men's AFC Cup clash | Free
Football: Playing the OLE United way, Football News & Top
FAS technical director hopeful Sigurdur Ragnar Eyjolfsson
Nazri, 48, who was recently appointed assistant to new national coach Tatsuma Yoshida, said: "They responded to me very well and I always try to win the players' trust, that's the most important thing and it showed during the AirMarine Cup. "I hope they can continue the momentum and that's where I come in also to motivate the players.
HK racer legend in making - theworldnews.net
LIVERPOOL: Goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino earned Liverpool a 2-0 win over Porto on Tuesday to give Juergen Klopp's side the upper hand in their Champions League quarter-final tie
Keita and Firmino give Liverpool 2-0 win over Porto | Sports
Give Sarri more time and players: Hasselbaink Maurizio Sarri should be given more time as Chelsea manager, but the club's success next season will also depend greatly on whether they can get their transfer ban lifted.
Maurizio Sarri needs time and trust at Chelsea, according to
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review - provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company's businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company's key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities
Home Fort Myers - United Fidelity Bank
Rachael's emotions run high as she fights forward and recovers from anorexia nervosa, fentanyl withdrawals and fractures due to severe osteoporosis.. "Stay Clutch" through the dark moments
What is another word for not giving up - wordhippo.com
Fifa study to decide fate of 48-team World Cup, Football News
watch sky sports premier league live stream
watch champions league live stream gratis
watch champions league online free live streaming hd
watch live english premier league online free streaming
watch coppa america live streaming quality
watch coppa america live streaming juventus
watch coppa america live streaming match
watch coppa america live streaming qatar
watch soccer live streaming zee tv
watch soccer online free streaming live
watch coppa america live streaming usa
watch coppa america live streaming espn
watch soccer online free streaming live india
super soccer tv live streaming piala dunia
watch soccer online free streaming live first row
watch soccer live streaming xbox
free live football streams watch live streaming tv premier league
watch soccer online free streaming live without registration
watch soccer aid live stream
watch epl live streaming on iphone
watch premier league live streaming online - soccer portal
watch soccer live stream hunter
watch coppa america live streaming cricfree
watch champions league live streaming ptv sports
watch hd soccer live streaming free
watch the premier league live stream
watch champions league live streaming xbox one
khan tv pw watch indian premier league 2018 live streaming
watch karnataka premier league live streaming
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online youtube
watch live soccer streaming free android
watch soccer online free streaming live manchester united
watch indian premier league live stream online
watch usa soccer live stream online
watch champions league live streaming vf
watch coppa america live streaming xfinity
watch coppa america live streaming live
watch live soccer game barcelona vs real madrid
where to watch free live soccer streaming online
watch us soccer live stream
watch champions league live streaming juventus
watch live soccer streaming on iphone
watch soccer live streaming xbox one
watch coppa america live streaming eng
watch champions league live streaming eng
watch soccer live streaming xfinity
watch premier league live streaming qatar
soccer tv live football streaming gratuit
watch coppa america live streaming ufc
watch coppa america live streaming totalsportek
watch champions league live streaming xbox
watch tamil nadu premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming now
watch soccer online free streaming live espn
watch coppa america live streaming nz
watch premier league live stream hd
watch coppa america live streaming live free
watch coppa america live streaming mobile
watch live premier league football streaming online for free iraqgoals
watch real madrid vs juventus live streaming of champions league
watch soccer live streaming juventus vs manchester united
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming
watch champions league live streaming manchester united
watch soccer live football streaming - ronaldo7.net
watch coppa america live streaming world
watch coppa america live streaming bola
watch champions league live streaming bt sport
watch coppa america live streaming jamaica
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online reddit
watch indian premier league live streaming
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming youtube
watch premier league live streaming xfinity
tv soccer live stream sky
super soccer tv live streaming garuda select
watch champions league live streaming jamaica
watch coppa america live streaming bt sport
watch coppa america live streaming xbox one
watch coppa america live streaming xbox
www.watch premier league live stream.com
watch soccer live streaming kenya
watch coppa america live streaming reddit
watch coppa america live streaming portugal
free watch champions league live streaming
watch uefa champions league quarter final draw live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming tv
watch soccer live streaming juventus
watch premier league live streaming online
watch champions league live streaming zee tv
watch champions league live streaming espn
watch champions league live streaming crictime
watch soccer game live now
watch coppa america live streaming sctv
apps to watch live streaming soccer
watch soccer online free streaming live bbc
watch english premier league live streaming
watch premier league games live stream
soccer tv live net stream
watch champions league live streaming now free
watch coppa america live streaming philippines
watch coppa america live streaming online
watch coppa america live streaming barcelona
watch champions league live streaming pakistan
watch premier league live streaming online - soccer portal
watch soccer online free streaming live canada
watch soccer online free streaming live youtube
how to watch champions league live streaming
soccer tv live football streaming reddit
watch live soccer game today
watch live premier league football streaming online for free
how to watch premier league live streaming
watch champions league draw live streaming
watch iceland soccer live stream
watch soccer live streaming hd
watch premier league live streaming vk
watch coppa america live streaming game
watch champions league live streaming bola
watch coppa america live streaming manchester united
watch english premier league live streaming online
watch coppa america live streaming india
watch coppa america live streaming ronaldo7
watch champions league soccer live streaming
watch live streaming soccer online espn3
watch champions league live streaming mobile
watch premier league live streaming quality
watch premier league net live stream channel
live tv soccer live stream - live3s.com
watch soccer live streaming jamaica
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming free online
watch coppa america live streaming india vs england
watch soccer online free streaming live hd
watch coppa america live streaming free online
how to watch uefa champions league live streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live app
watch champions league draw live stream total sportek
watch usa soccer live stream
watch champions league live streaming now
watch arsenal southampton premier league live stream
watch coppa america live streaming spain
watch coppa america live streaming video
watch coppa america live streaming english
watch epl live streaming free no sign up
#vip #liverpoolcity #meunier #rugby #klopp #mane #commentimemorabili #premierleague #golazo #leicestercity #copaamerica #cr7 #oudmehta #streamingbolaid #jadwalbolahariini #valcea #MSport #chocolate #goodday #24x7 #league1 #chocolatecoffee #manchestercity #fcbarcelona #nationsleague #lovefootball #Suarez #thebeatles #Vip45 #cristianoronaldo #thomasmeunier #mancity #footballfans #freekickerz #Fcb #insegreto #roadtrip #manunited #nutmeg #soccermemes #gooners #kopisusu #fut #champion #soccer #realmadrid #noelgallagher #kickoff #americanfootball #serieatim #juventus #4Series #vandijk #mancityvsliverpool #JUVENTUS #acmilan #liverpool #calciatoribrutti #BMW #myfootballuniverse #freekick #arsenal #cristiano #elcasico #risate #linkstreaming #gunners #ballondor
No comments:
Post a Comment