Rebuilding Belgium shows promise in 1-1 draw with Austria

Rebuilding Belgium shows promise in 1-1 draw with Austria
Rebuilding Belgium shows promise in 1-1 draw with Austria

BRUSSELS (AP) — The rebuilding of Belgium looks well on track under Domenico Tedesco, even when Kevin De Bruyne does not play.

For his third match in charge, the new coach fielded a very offensive team to take on Austria in a qualifier on Saturday for next year’s European Championship. Although the contest between undefeated teams in Group F ended 1-1, Belgium excited, and a determined mindset bode well.

Jeremy Doku, Dodi Lukebakio, and Yannick Carrasco started alongside Romelu Lukaku, who was handed the captain’s armband in the absence of the injured De Bruyne.

David Alaba celebrated his 100th cap in the heart of the Austrian defense and was busy organizing the back four and intercepting Belgian passes as the hosts enjoyed most of the possession.

Lukebakio was inspired and played with pace down the right side, Doku’s runs played havoc in Austria’s defensive lines, and Lukaku pressured defenders and scored Belgium’s equalizer in the 61st minute.

Belgium would have deser

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