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1. 90+6'

   That's it for today, Adham Makhadmeh has blown his whistle and the game is over.

2. 90+4' 1 - 5

   Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium) latches on to a superb pass and breaks through the defence before firing a shot from mid-range that goes past the goalkeeper inside the left post.

3. 90+4'

   Callum McCowatt (New Zealand) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off.

4. 90+3'

   Belgium work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.

5. 90+2'

   Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium) picks up a sweet pass and fires one in from distance towards the top right corner, but Max Crocombe is alert and makes a decent save. The referee signals a corner kick to Belgium.

6. 90'

   We will have 4 min. of added time.

7. 90'

   Amadou Onana (Belgium) collects a great pass, spins and releases a rocket of a shot from distance. Unluckily for him, it ends well wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for New Zealand.

8. 89'

   Jesse Randall (New Zealand) once again attempts to send a defence-splitting pass, but the opposition's defence is alert and intercepts the ball. The linesman signals a throw-in for New Zealand.

9. 87'

   Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. New Zealand are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.

10. 86' 1 - 4

    Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) leaps to meet a beautiful cross and pings a header past the goalkeeper low into the middle of the net.

11. 85'

    Rudi Garcia has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Nicolas Raskin (Belgium) replacing Youri Tielemans.

12. 85'

    Here's the change. Charles De Ketelaere leaves the pitch and Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) comes on as a substitute.

13. 84' 1 - 3

    Goal! Elijah Henry Just (New Zealand) picks up the ball from a rebound and from the edge of the box he unleashes a shot into the top right corner. It's 1:3.

14. 84'

    New Zealand fail to score from a corner as Thibaut Courtois (Belgium) leaps to collect the ball.

15. 83'

    Tyler Bindon (New Zealand) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger. The ball goes out of play. New Zealand are awarded a corner kick.

16. 82'

    Callum McCowatt (New Zealand) is unable to feed a through ball into the path of his teammates.

17. 81'

    Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium) runs onto a good long pass and tries his luck from the edge of the box, but his effort flies high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and New Zealand will have a goal kick.

18. 79'

    Substitution. Francis De Vries (New Zealand) replaces Liberato Cacace.

19. 79'

    Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium) misses a great opportunity to convert the free kick from the edge of the penalty box after firing the ball high over the crossbar of the goal. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for New Zealand.

20. 77'

    A mid-range free kick is awarded to Belgium.

21. 76'

    The referee awards a corner and Jesse Randall (New Zealand) goes over to take it.

22. 76'

    Elijah Henry Just (New Zealand) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a precise pass. He pulls the trigger but only hits one of the opposition, who gets in the way of his effort. The ball is out of play. New Zealand win a corner kick.

23. 74'

    Handball by Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium).

24. 73'

    The linesman raises his flag for offside before Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium) heads on.

25. 72'

    The attendance is 52497.

26. 72'

    Rudi Garcia prepares a substitution. Kevin De Bruyne is replaced by Amadou Onana (Belgium).

27. 72'

    The referee allows time for a substitution. Leandro Trossard will be replaced by Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium).

28. 69'

    The referee blows his whistle and players are going to refresh themselves.

29. 66' 0 - 3

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) quickly gets to a rebound. He is not worried how far out he is and slams the ball towards the goal. To the amazement of all, it goes all the way into the bottom left corner. He makes it 0:3 with this magnificent strike.

30. 66'

    That's unlucky! Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) beautifully controls a pass and from the edge of the box drills a shot in on goal, but it's inadvertently blocked by a defender and cleared.

31. 65'

    New Zealand failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.

32. 64'

    The manager has decided to make a substitution and Tim Payne walks off the pitch to be replaced by Michael Boxall (New Zealand).

33. 64'

    Darren Bazeley has decided to substitute Joe Bell and he is replaced by Callum McCowatt (New Zealand).

34. 64'

    The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Jesse Randall (New Zealand). It will be a corner kick for New Zealand.

35. 63'

    Belgium take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.

36. 62'

    A big rebound finds it way to Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium), whose attempted long-range shot is almost immediately blocked by one of the opposition players. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Belgium.

37. 62'

    Belgium quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.

38. 61'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) collects an inch-perfect pass and strikes the ball from far out, but his shot is blocked. The referee points to the corner flag and Belgium will take a corner.

39. 60'

    Belgium have been awarded a corner kick.

40. 59'

    Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) is thwarted and cleared to safety.

41. 58'

    Tim Payne (New Zealand) swings in a cross from the corner, but Thibaut Courtois reads it well and gathers the ball.

42. 58'

    Marko Stamenic (New Zealand) sends a promising through ball, but the defence is alert and cuts out the pass. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to New Zealand.

43. 56'

    We are about to witness a subsitution. Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Belgium) for Jeremy Doku.

44. 56'

    This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Elijah Henry Just (New Zealand) was quite harsh and Adham Makhadmeh didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.

45. 55'

    Elijah Henry Just (New Zealand) dribbles his way to the edge of the box and drills a shot towards the bottom right corner, but Thibaut Courtois is equal to the effort and makes a good save.

46. 54'

    Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) feels very aggrieved after the referee stops play for a foul that he commits while heading towards goal with the ball.

47. 53'

    Jeremy Doku (Belgium) produces a lovely chip pass into the box, but one of the opposition players cuts it out.

48. 50' 0 - 2

    Goal! Leandro Trossard (Belgium) fires the rebound inside the left post after the ball breaks to him in the box. The score is 0:2.

49. 49'

    A pass by Tyler Bindon (New Zealand) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end. The ball has crossed the sideline. Belgium are taking a throw-in.

50. 48'

    Tim Payne (New Zealand) plays a through ball which would have led to a great opportunity, if it hadn't been stopped by the defence.

51. 47'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) receives a pass and decides to smash the ball from long range. His poor effort sails well wide of the left post.

52. 46'

    Adham Makhadmeh shows a yellow card to Marko Stamenic (New Zealand) for his blatant foul.

53. 46'

    Here is a change after the half-time break. Ryan Thomas (New Zealand) is replaced by Benjamin Old.

54. 46'

    The teams are back out for the second half and here is a change on the pitch. Darren Bazeley gives a chance to Jesse Randall and Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand) is off.

55. 46'

    The second half gets underway.

56. 45+7'

    Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.

57. 45+5'

    Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off.

58. 45+3'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger.

59. 45+2'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) takes a short corner kick.

60. 45+2'

    The defence had a hard time blocking out the strike from Hans Vanaken (Belgium). He didn't hesitate and finished from outside the box right after he had received a pass from his teammate. Belgium will take a corner kick.

61. 45'

    There will be a minimum of 6 min. of added time.

62. 45'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) looks to pass after collecting a rebound, but a lack of options forces him to shoot from distance and it's easily blocked by an opponent.

63. 43'

    Max Crocombe pulls off a great save to deny Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) after receiving a precise defence-splitting pass. The effort is headed for the bottom right corner, but the goalkeeper dives superbly to stop it. Definitely the best save of this match so far!

64. 42'

    A short pass from Leandro Trossard puts Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) in the clear inside the box with just the keeper to beat, but his shot sails high over the bar.

65. 41'

    Liberato Cacace (New Zealand) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Thibaut Courtois intercepts the ball.

66. 40'

    Jeremy Doku (Belgium) beats an opponent and drives towards the edge of the penalty area. He steadies himself and hits a tremendous shot that flashes a whisker past the right post.

67. 39'

    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.

68. 38'

    Tim Payne (New Zealand) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.

69. 37'

    Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Tim Payne (New Zealand) is thwarted and cleared to safety.

70. 35'

    Elijah Henry Just (New Zealand) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.

71. 34'

    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle for a foul.

72. 33'

    A pass from Leandro Trossard (Belgium) is intercepted by Max Crocombe and the move breaks down.

73. 32'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Max Crocombe comes off the line to clear the ball away.

74. 31'

    Liberato Cacace (New Zealand) swings in the corner, but the goalkeeper does a brilliant job to intercept the effort.

75. 30'

    Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball. The ball goes out of play. New Zealand are awarded a corner kick.

76. 30'

    Ryan Thomas (New Zealand) once again attempts to send a defence-splitting pass, but the opposition's defence is alert and intercepts the ball.

77. 28' 0 - 1

    Goal! Leandro Trossard (Belgium) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball into the top right corner. It's 0:1.

78. 28'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) takes the corner.

79. 27'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it. Belgium have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.

80. 27'

    Tyler Bindon (New Zealand) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Adham Makhadmeh has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.

81. 24'

    It’s time for the cooling break for the players to take on some fluids. It’s hot out there!

82. 21' VAR

    NO PENALTY! Referee Adham Makhadmeh has quickly reversed his decision to award a penalty after a VAR review. The Belgium players are incensed.

83. 21' VAR

    Hang on! It might not be a penalty for Belgium as the ref now wants to review using VAR. This hopefully won't take too long.

84. 20'

    The referee points to the penalty spot. PENALTY to Belgium!

85. 18'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) works the corner short.

86. 17'

    Timothy Castagne (Belgium) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear. Belgium have been awarded a corner kick.

87. 16'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.

88. 13'

    The game is interrupted now, Brandon Mechele (Belgium) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.

89. 13'

    What a wonderful moment! Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) receives a perfect pass in the middle of the pitch, lines up the ball and unloads a powerful strike towards the bottom left corner. His effort fails to surprise Max Crocombe, who makes a nice save.

90. 12'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.

91. 11'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) expertly controls a neat clever pass inside the box, but his effort crashes against the right post! What an opportunity that was!

92. 11'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.

93. 10'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.

94. 8'

    Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Jeremy Doku (Belgium) is thwarted and cleared to safety.

95. 7'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) sends a quick through ball into space for his teammate who is lurking close to the offside line, but one of the defenders intercepts and clears the danger.

96. 5'

    Chris Wood (New Zealand) starts his run too early and the referee blows for offside.

97. 4'

    The ball rebounds to Youri Tielemans (Belgium) and he shoots from distance, but the keeper calmly watches it drift high over the bar.

98. 3'

    Brandon Mechele (Belgium) sends in a pass which fails to reach any of his teammates. It's a throw-in for New Zealand.

99. 2'

    Jeremy Doku (Belgium) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.

100. 1'

     The match has just started.