Football

France makes a late comeback to win over Belgium

October 8, 2021 9:16 am

France completed a brilliant comeback in their Nations League semi-final against Belgium to win 3-2.

Didier Deschamps’ side looked out of contention at the break after conceding two goals in the space of four minutes.

It started well for Belgium, who took a 37th-minute lead when Yannick Carrasco cut in from the left and drilled in a finish at the near post.

Article continues after advertisement

Just four minutes later, Roberto Martinez’s side doubled their advantage as Romelu Lukaku latched on to Kevin de Bruyne’s through ball and fired a blistering shot into the roof of the net.

Karim Benzema pulled a goal back on the hour mark.

And they drew level through Mbappe’s confidently taken penalty after Youri Tielemans’ trip on Antoine Griezmann inside the area.

Theo Hernandez scored a superb 90th-minute goal and the match-winner.