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The Voyageurs started on a blistering note, and took the game at Belgium in search for opener but couldn't make good use of the early opportunities that came their way. 

 

Canada were awarded a penalty after Tajon Buchanan had his shot went off the hands of Carrasco in the box. Bayern Munich left back Alphonso Davies stepped up but his kick was saved by Courtois inside nine minutes.

On the 18th minute, Kevin De Bruyne made a blistering run towards opposition area and had the option of Batshuayi on his right but squared to the other side and was subsequently cleared.
 
The Canadians looked really dominant in the first half and had some decent opportunities come their way but couldn't utilize them. 
 
Mitchy Batshuayi finally got the opener for Belgium on the 43rd minute after nipping on a decent long pass from Alderweireld to put pass the goalkeeper. 
 
Tajon Buchanan came so close to getting the leveller but his close range tap-in from Richie Laryea's cross went wide. It ended 1-0 at half time.
 
Back from recess, John Herdman's men took it from where they ended after Jonathan David nearly pushed Courtois to commit a blunder but the Real Madrid goalie reacted quickly. 
 
Alistair Johnston made an explosive run down the right flanks to set up  Tajon Buchanan with a decent cutback cross but fired wide for a restart.
 
On the 65th minute, De Bruyne made another serging run in search for their second, sets up Batshuayi but a brilliant tackle from Kamal Miller saved the danger.
 
Canada came so close to getting the equaliser but Cyle Larin's towering header from Johnston cross was saved by Thibaut Courtois.
 
It finished 1-0 for Belgium after full time who move to the summit of Group F with three points, after Morocco shared spoils with Croatia earlier today.