WASHINGTON: Belgium lived to fight another day after a dramatic turnaround against Senegal set up a last-16 clash with the United States, but defender Timothy Castagne warned they cannot depend on more miracles if they are to go any further in the World Cup.
Belgium fans partied long into the night in Seattle after a comeback few could have expected when the 2018 semifinalists were 2-0 down, barely threatening to create a chance let alone two before they somehow came away with a 3-2 victory.
Their players, too, needed some time to recover after Wednesday’s rollercoaster, having been on the brink only to roar back against the odds, Castagne said.
“I think I spent a good 20, 30 minutes watching videos of fans celebrating in front of the big screens ... that was really beautiful to see,” he told reporters on Thursday.
“It was crazy, we went through all the emotions,” Castagne added. “I think at 80 minutes, you never would think it would change in five minutes’ time.”
