FIFA World Cup 2022: Batshuayi star, Belgium beats dominated Canada in opener, Player Ratings....

Playing the First world Cup games in 36 years, Canada triumph is hold, Reds are still waiting for the World Cup victory since 1986.

Alphonso Davies had the chance & he stepped up to try and score Canada's first-ever World Cup goal, but could only divert his shot fruitful as the Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois make the day .

The results means the Red Devils move top of Group F with Croatia and Morocco both tied on one point – following their 0-0 draw earlier on Wednesday - after the opening round of matches.

However, Canada didn't give up and kept applying pressure, causing errors and giving players like Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan several opportunities.

However, immediately before halftime, Michy Batshuayi intercepted a wonderful pass from Toby Alderweireld and sent the ball past goalkeeper Milan Borjan to bring Canada's poor finishing back to haunt them.

In the second half, Canada lost some of its steam and could only muster a few high-quality moments. Roberto Martinez's half-time adjustments helped right the ship and push the Red Devils over the finish line.

2022 FIFA World Cup Fantasy: Belgium vs Canada player ratings.

1. Belgium (3-4-2-1)

GK: Thibaut Courtois - 9/10 -

CB: Leander Dendoncker - 6/10 -

CB: Toby Alderweireld - 7/10 -

CB: Jan Vertonghen - 5/10 -

RWB: Timothy Castagne - 4/10 -

CM: Axel Witsel - 6/10 -

CM: Youri Tielemans - 4/10 -

LWB: Yannick Carrasco - 5/10 -

CAM: Kevin De Bruyne - 3/10 -

CAM: Eden Hazard - 5/10 -

ST: Michy Batshuayi - 8/10 -

Manager: Roberto Martinez - 7/10 -

2. Canada (3-4-3)

GK: Milan Borjan - 6/10 -

CB: Alistair Johnston - 7/10 -

CB: Steven Vitoria - 7/10 -

CB: Kamal Miller - 7/10 -

RWB: Richie Laryea - 8/10 -

CM: Atiba Hutchinson - 7/10 -

CM: Stephen Eustaquio - 8/10 -

LWB: Alphonso Davies - 7/10 -

RW: Tajon Buchanan - 7/10 -

ST: Jonathan David - 6/10 -

LW: Junior Hoilett - 7/10 -

Manager: John Herdman - 8/10 -

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - RICHIE LARYEA

8 - Belgium have won each of their last 8 group matches in the World Cup, equalling the best such run in the competition made by Brazil (twice, from 1986-1994 and 2002-2010).

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