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Belgium looking to break major competition curse

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After defeating Serbia 3-0 at their own backyard in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Rode Duivels have shown a clear signal of intent which bodes well for the national side
It was the eternal disappointment in recent qualification campaigns for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Japan-c2928, Belgium had never been able to secure qualification to a major competition.
Indeed, it was difficult to understand how such a talented side boasting the likes of Vincent Kompany, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eden-Hazard-c11863 were not able to guide the Red Devils to the European Championships earlier this summer.
Many people feel that despite having so much talent in their squad, the team is still struggling to form a perfect chemistry. However, it appears that the winds are changing as Marc Wilmots’ charges are slowly coming off age.
Belgium have been placed in the Group A of World Cup qualification and are currently competing for a place in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Scotland-c756 and Macedonia. Apart from Macedonia, all remaining teams have a great chance to secure
qualification.
As things stand, the Belgians are on top of the standings with seven points from three games, level on points with Croatia due to a superior goal difference.
On Friday, the Belgians defeated Serbia 3-0 in Belgrade thanks to goals from Benteke, De Bruyne and new http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Mirallas-c20751.
Following the win over the Serbs on their own turf, Manchester City defender, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vincent-Kompany-c36184 could not hide his happiness at being able to win by a scoreline he claims to have predicted before the game.
“It’s funny because I predicted this scoreline before the game. I’m really happy with what we have achieved. I am proud to play in this team. We knew it would be difficult early on in the game against a young and confident side who was playing at home. But
we handled them very professionally. Benteke had an outstanding game. This team still has plenty of room for improvement, this is exciting.”
Indeed, the game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Serbia-c3002 could be the exact result the Belgian sides of yesteryears had been looking for ages.

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