Defeated By Switzerland, Courtois Explained Belgium’s Mistake

DBasia.news – Switzerland national team utilized the momentum in the match against Belgium in League A Group 2 UEFA Nations League. Belgium got defeated in that match. Belgium goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, talked about that.

Belgium led the match after Thorgan Hazard scored the goal twice at 2′ and 17′. But, Switzerland responded with Ricardo Rodriguez’s penalty kick at 26′. After that, the host won 3-2 by Haris Seferovic’s goals at 31′ and 44′.

“We started well, took the early lead and doubled it also. Then we started to lose duels and gave away a stupid penalty,” Courtois said of the Nacer Chadli foul that handed Switzerland a lifeline.

During the second half, Belgium tried to chase the victory. But, Switzerland went further by the goals of Nico Elvedi (62′) and Seferovic (84′).

“Suddenly the Swiss got hope for more. But this is a high-level competitive match and hopefully not reaching the final four will teach us a lesson for the future,” the goalkeeper said.

Meanwhile, Belgium national team defender, Thomas Meunier, is also disappointed. Meunier considers Belgium played well since the beginning.

“This is more than an enormous disappointment. After the 2-0 lead we had everything in our own hands. It was a perfect game for us,” Meunier said.

The defeat vanished Belgium’s expectation to the final round. Despite the similar point, Switzerland have a higher goal productivity compared to The Red Devils.