A total of 2 matches were played today of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 friendly matches. The match wise highlights of all 2 matches are appended below.

Match Wise Highlights

Match 1 Of 2: Senegal Vs South Korea

Result: 2 – 0

Goal Scorers:

  • Senegal: Kim Young-Gwon 67′ (OG), Konaté 90’+1 (P)

Highlights:

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  • Senegal were victorious in their match today after South Korea’s under-par performance allowed them to dominate.
  • This was the last match of Senegal before the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2018.
  • The 1st half of this match consisted of strong defending play from both teams as neither allowed the other to score.
  • But, in the 2nd half luck South Korea’s luck ran out as a cross from NDiaye deflected off South Korea’s defender and went into the net.
  • After this goal, Senegal lead the match 1 – 0, while South Korea started to counter-attack, in hopes for a goal.
  • But, Senegal were constantly defending their goal and South Korea’s attackers weren’t being allowed to pass through.
  • 15 minutes were left for the match to finish and Senegal were still ahead.
  • At this point, Senegal were still vulnerable for a draw but the chances for it were eliminated when Konate scored a penalty in the injury time of the 2nd half.
  • This goal ensured Senegal’s win; A perfect finish to their World Cup preparations.

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Match 2 Of 2: Belgium Vs Costa Rica

Result: 4 – 1

Goal Scorers:

  • Belgium: Mertens 31′, Lukaku 42′, 50′, Batshuayi 64′
  • Costa Rica: Ruiz 24′

Highlights:

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  • Belgium were missing their leading defender, Vincent Kompany but it hardly mattered as they dominated over Costa Rica to win their final match before the FIFA World Cup 2018.
  • In the 1st half, a volley by Ruiz put Costa Rica in front. But, 7 minutes later the scoreboard was levelled as Mertens struck from close range.
  • And, just as the 1st half was coming to an end, Manchester United’s Lukaku struck a goal to put Belgium in front.
  • In the 2nd half, it was once again Lukaku who scored his 35th goal for Belgium and gave his team a 2-goal lead over Costa Rica.

  • Costa Rica needed an equalizer but were completely being dominated by Belgium in terms of possession and shot making.
  • This allowed Belgium’s Batshuayi to take a chance and score a goal to extend Belgium’s lead to 3 goals.

  • Belgium’s attacks didn’t stop there as Hazard, Mertens and Kevin de Bruyne began to look for more chances to score.
  • But, Costa Rica managed to hold them off and lost the match by 4 – 1.

That is it for today. Do visit us tomorrow for more FIFA World Cup 2018, International Friendly Matches Highlights.

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