Belgium 2 – 2 Italy
A brace from Presley and goals from Iloka and Chibudom were enough to see the game end as a draw. Belgium started the game strongly with an early goal from Presley in the 6th minute. The striker was first to an excellent ball over the top from Buyi and wasted no time hitting it home. Parity was restored for Italy as Iloka finished the ball from a loose ball in the box after a Da-Silva long throw. Belgium piled on the pressure after the goal, and it didn’t take time for them to restore their lead. Promising striker Hafiz and Presley combined nicely at the edge of the box before Hafiz released an excellent through ball to Presley who finished superbly. In the second half, Italy stepped up their game but was unable to convert their chances.
In the dying moments of the game, an Iloka freekick nutmegged Iyamu but luckily for the Belgian keeper hit the post. The loose ball was quickly rebounded by Chibudom who wasted no time in firing it into an open net. The game was interesting with both teams having many good spells of footy, but, no team was able to emerge winner at the end of the day.
France 4-0 Portugal
Charis, the BlueSteel’s frontrunner for the golden boot, scores a hattrick to lead France to a 4-0 victory over their rivals, Portugal. The victory all but ensured France’s first-place finish and Italy’s qualification. However, Portugal have their work cut out for them as we move into the final gameweek of the BlueSteel league.
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