In the second half, the Red Wolves came back unrecognizable, lacking aggression and efficiency. They only scored six goals, the first in the 38th and the last in the 52nd. The Czech Republic took the opportunity to improve the goal average and win hands down, at a slow trot.
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The statistics were largely unfavorable for Belgium with 37% shooting and 11% for goalkeepers, compared to 74% and 51% in these categories on the Czech side. Skopar finished as the game’s top scorer with 6 goals. For the Red Wolves, Colman and Glorieux each scored 3 goals.
In the standings of Group 5 after two matches, Croatia and the Czech Republic are in the lead with 4 points each. Luxembourg and Belgium share last place without a single point. The first two teams in the group after six group matches will qualify for Euro 2026, scheduled for Denmark, Norway and Sweden from January 15 to February 1, 2026.
The next meeting of the Red Wolves is scheduled for March 12, 2025 with a trip to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
