Down two goals with five minutes left on the clock, most teams pack it in. Belgium had other ideas.
In what is already being called one of the most dramatic matches in World Cup history, the Red Devils overturned a two-goal deficit against Senegal on July 1 at Lumen Field in Seattle, winning 3-2 in extra time to advance to the Round of 16.
Senegal had been the better side for almost the entire match, and the scoreline reflected it. Habib Diarra broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, and Ismaila Sarr doubled the lead in the 70th. For most of the game, it looked like Belgium’s tournament was over.
Three goals, one historic night
Romelu Lukaku pulled one back in the 86th minute, giving Belgium a lifeline that very few people expected them to take. Three minutes later, Youri Tielemans made it 2-2, sending Lumen Field into chaos and pushing the match into extra time.
