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International Friendly: Germany Downs Belgium

August 26th, 2008 | By: julien | No Comments »

I apologize for the late post. I moved into my university dorm recently and classes just started. I have been really busy. Last Wednesday, Belgium played an international friendly against footballl powerhouse Germany. It was their 23rd encounter against the Germans. They have a huge upperhand on us in the series with 18 wins, [...]

Nigeria Ends Belgium’s Goal Medal Hopes

August 20th, 2008 | By: julien | 1 Comment »

Belgium’s road to the Olympic Men’s Football Final ended yesterday against Nigeria. After solidly advancing from the group stages and upsetting Italy, the Nigerians proved too much for the Young Devils. The match started out strong for Nigeria. Offensively, they were sound all match leading to a final score of Nigeria 4-1 Belgium. This match [...]

Belgium Upsets Italy In The Olympics

August 18th, 2008 | By: julien | 4 Comments »

Amid 50,802 spectators in Beijing Workers’ Stadium, Belgium’s youth shocked the world. They upset Italy 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the Olympics. “We are a team with few stars, but a strong will,” said Moussa Dembélé. “First, we’re like brothers out on the pitch, all of us working for our mates. Secondly, we never [...]

Belgium Advances In The Olympics

August 14th, 2008 | By: julien | No Comments »

Belgium advanced out of the group stage yesterday from a victory against New Zealand. The Young Devils finished second in the group with 2 wins, 1 loss, and 6 points. Brazil won the group with 9 points. This Saturday we play a quarterfinal match against Italy. That should be tough. Yesterday’s match against New Zealand [...]

Belgium Defeats China Amid Another Wave Of Red Cards

August 11th, 2008 | By: julien | No Comments »

With 1 loss in the Olympic Games against Brazil, Belgium was looking to get some points. Going in against China we were the favorites, but the Chinese were looking to impress their home supporters. It is sort of remarkable the impact that home field can bring to a team. China came out fresh and vigorous. [...]

Brazil Barely Beats Belgium: Nine Men, Ronaldinho, Dunga, and More!

August 8th, 2008 | By: julien | 2 Comments »

Men’s Olympic Football commenced yesterday in China. Eight group stage matches were played. In Group C, football giants Brazil faced off against a politically splitting country, Belgium. Belgian supporters got a chance to witness the future of our national team. How does the future look? It isn’t back to the Jean-Marie Pfaff days, but the [...]

Olympics Preview and Milk Cup Recap

August 6th, 2008 | By: julien | No Comments »

Tomorrow, Belgium kicks off their Olympic Games trip against Brazil. The match starts at 18 H (local time) and will be played at Olympic Stadium in Shenyang. Yesterday, our players had their first official practice there. It was a closed practice. According to Sport.be all of the Young Devils were able to train. Yves De [...]

Belgium Ties South Korea

August 5th, 2008 | By: julien | 1 Comment »

This Saturday the young devils, Belgium’s olympic squad, faced South Korea’s U-20. The match was a last minute preparation friendly for the upcoming Olympic Games. Tom De Mul score the first goal of the match in the 57′ thanks to a pass from Jeroen Simaeys. Belgium dominated the match and had numerous chances to [...]

Olympic Games Countdown For Belgium: 3 Days!

August 4th, 2008 | By: julien | No Comments »

Yesterday, Belgium’s olympic squad arrived in Shenyang, China. There they will finish practicing and preparing for their first Olympic Games match against Brazil. The match is this Thursday leaving the young devils three days to prepare. Yves De Winter didn’t practice yesterday since he had the flu. Kevin Mirallas supposedly practiced despite of his knee [...]

Mirallas Will Play In South Korea Friendly

July 28th, 2008 | By: julien | No Comments »

Belgium olympic coach, Jean-François de Sart, is convinced that Kevin Mirallas will be fit enough to play against South Korea this Saturday. The young Belgians will play their U-20 squad in Seoul. Stijn De Smet is completely healed from his injury. He practiced with the team yesterday whereas Mirallas practiced on his own. De Sart [...]


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