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1. 90+5'

   Adham Makhadmeh is looking at his watch and immediately ends this match.

2. 90+3' 1 - 4

   Goal! Hans Vanaken manages to prod the ball to Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) after a melee inside the box, and he needs no second invitation to slot the ball into the bottom right corner. 1:4.

3. 90+2'

   Mauricio Pochettino has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Max Arfsten (USA) replacing Antonee Robinson.

4. 90+2'

   The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Folarin Balogun leaves the pitch and Haji Wright (USA) comes on.

5. 90+2'

   Sebastian Berhalter (USA) is penalised for holding. Adham Makhadmeh signals a set piece.

6. 90'

   4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

7. 90'

   The attendance for today's match is 66925.

8. 89'

   Rudi Garcia has decided to substitute Nicolas Raskin and he is replaced by Axel Witsel (Belgium).

9. 89'

   It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Leandro Trossard as he is replaced by Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium).

10. 87'

    Sebastian Berhalter (USA) trips an opposition player and Adham Makhadmeh signals a foul.

11. 86'

    Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle for a foul after Timothy Castagne (Belgium) hacks down one of his opponents.

12. 85'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) connects with a pass but sees his shot from the edge of the box blocked.

13. 83'

    Folarin Balogun (USA) peeled away from his marker and got on the end of the corner, but his fine header directed towards the goal is brilliantly saved by the goalkeeper.

14. 83'

    The referee awards a corner and Sebastian Berhalter (USA) goes over to take it.

15. 82'

    Folarin Balogun (USA) unleashes a promising shot towards the left side of the goal after his wonderful solo run, but Thibaut Courtois thwarts the effort with a fabulous save. The score remains the same.

16. 81'

    The referee blows his whistle as Weston McKennie (USA) was too aggressive in his challenge.

17. 79'

    Sebastian Berhalter (USA) goes for goal but he directs his effort just wide of the left post.

18. 77'

    Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle after Timothy Castagne (Belgium) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.

19. 76'

    Antonee Robinson (USA) was too forceful with his tackle and Adham Makhadmeh interrupted the game to signal a free kick.

20. 75'

    Malik Tillman (USA) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.

21. 72'

    The manager has decided to make a substitution and Tyler Adams walks off the pitch to be replaced by Ricardo Pepi (USA).

22. 69'

    A cooling break is underway.

23. 69'

    This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Malik Tillman (USA) was quite harsh and Adham Makhadmeh didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.

24. 67'

    Rudi Garcia decides to make a substitution. Charles De Ketelaere will be replaced by Romelu Lukaku (Belgium).

25. 67'

    Substitution. Jeremy Doku (Belgium) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Dodi Lukebakio walks off.

26. 66'

    Alex Freeman (USA) makes a good run into the box and unleashes a powerful header in the centre of the box from the corner, but it rises well over the bar.

27. 65'

    The referee blows his whistle, USA are awarded a corner kick.

28. 65'

    Alex Freeman (USA) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.

29. 63'

    Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.

30. 62'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away. Belgium have been awarded a corner kick.

31. 59'

    Christian Pulisic has picked up an injury and is replaced by Sebastian Berhalter (USA).

32. 57' 1 - 3

    GOAL! And it’s the keeper’s mistake after his poor pass is easily intercepted by Hans Vanaken (Belgium), who gleefully finds the net from mid range with a first time effort. That makes it 1:3.

33. 55'

    Giovanni Reyna (USA) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit chip pass.

34. 53'

    Christian Pulisic (USA) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.

35. 52'

    Christian Pulisic (USA) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.

36. 51'

    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) takes the corner but it's cleared.

37. 51'

    Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. The ball is out of play and Belgium manage to earn a corner.

38. 47'

    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) tackles a bit over-zealously and Adham Makhadmeh blows for a foul.

39. 46'

    Half-time substitution. Mauricio Pochettino decided to make a change. Sergino Dest (USA) is replaced by Giovanni Reyna.

40. 46'

    The second half gets underway.

41. 45+7'

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

42. 45+7'

    Christian Pulisic (USA) sends in the corner, but the keeper steps in and makes a save.

43. 45+6'

    Folarin Balogun (USA) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. Now USA have a corner.

44. 45+4'

    Adham Makhadmeh couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Nicolas Raskin (Belgium) and blew his whistle.

45. 45+4'

    Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium) gathers a pass, skips past an opponent and lets fly from mid-range. His effort, however, is well wide of the right post.

46. 45+3'

    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) works the corner short.

47. 45+3'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The ball goes out for a corner. Belgium can continue in their attacking effort.

48. 45'

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

49. 45'

    Folarin Balogun (USA) has a great chance inside the box following a rebound off a defender, but somehow he gets underneath the ball and it flies high over the bar.

50. 43'

    What a chance that is! Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium) displays good awareness near the penalty spot to get on the end of a cross from the free kick, but he steers his header narrowly wide of the left post.

51. 42'

    Chris Richards (USA) makes a rough challenge and Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle for a foul. Belgium are awarded a free kick.

52. 39'

    A cross following the corner kick finds its way to Nicolas Raskin (Belgium) inside the box and he manages to steer it low to the middle of the target. He is about to start celebrating a goal, but Matt Freese makes a save in the nick of time to maintain the current score.

53. 38'

    Belgium force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.

54. 38'

    Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.

55. 35'

    Adham Makhadmeh shows a yellow card to Weston McKennie (USA) for his blatant foul.

56. 33' 1 - 2

    Goal! Leandro Trossard picks out Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) in the box with a decent cross, and he scores in the top right corner with a header from close range. 1:2.

57. 31' 1 - 1

    Goal! The free-kick is fired in by Malik Tillman (USA) and the ball inadvertently flicks off a defender and spins into the net, leaving Thibaut Courtois stranded. 1:1.

58. 30'

    Brandon Mechele (Belgium) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Adham Makhadmeh saw the whole situation. A free kick to USA.

59. 29'

    Nicolas Raskin (Belgium) jumps into a tackle and Adham Makhadmeh signals a foul.

60. 24'

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

61. 23'

    Sergino Dest (USA) commits a foul on his opponent and it looks like it should be the other way around at first glance, but the referee makes the right decision in awarding a free kick to the other team.

62. 22'

    Brandon Mechele (Belgium) is able to continue to play.

63. 21'

    The foul by Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium) was seen by Adham Makhadmeh who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.

64. 21'

    Amadou Onana (Belgium) doesn't have to suffer any longer with the painful injury as Hans Vanaken comes onto the pitch to replace him.

65. 20'

    Brandon Mechele (Belgium) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.

66. 17'

    Amadou Onana (Belgium) picks up an injury.

67. 16'

    Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) is flagged for offside.

68. 14'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) collects a pass, sees the keeper off his line and shoots from long range, but the effort is disappointing and goes high over the bar.

69. 14'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) picks up a lofted cross inside the box and fires a quick shot to the middle of the goal. His promising effort is kept out by Matt Freese, who pulls off a stunning save!

70. 11'

    Tyler Adams (USA) commits a rough challenge and Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle for a foul.

71. 9' 0 - 1

    Goal! Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) fires home from very close range after latching on to a pass from Nicolas Raskin. The score is 0:1.

72. 8'

    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) receives a well-played pass inside the penalty area and shoots. His effort sails well wide of the left post.

73. 7'

    Antonee Robinson (USA) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Adham Makhadmeh blows his whistle for a foul.

74. 5'

    The Belgium players are exchanging short passes in an attempt to create a shooting opportunity.

75. 2'

    Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) peeled away from his marker and got on the end of the resulting corner, but he sends his header straight at the goalkeeper.

76. 2'

    The linesman makes the right call and Belgium will have a corner.

77. 1'

    Timothy Castagne (Belgium) gets to the rebound outside the penalty box and unleashes a long-range shot towards the left post, but Matt Freese makes a decent save to stop the effort.

78. 1'

    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.

79. 1'

    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.

80. 1'

    The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.