Belgium coach cites "winning mentality" to beat Senegal in the World Cup

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said the "winning mentality" was crucial to his team's heroics against Senegal. The Belgian team sought a draw after losing 2-0, taking the match to extra time and guaranteeing their place in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Garcia explained that the perception that the rivals were lost tactically, especially after Belgium's first goal, was a differentiator. He highlighted the importance of concentration, especially in a tournament like the World Cup.

The French coach warned his players not to make the same mistake that, according to him, was decisive for the Senegalese reaction. "When we know these teams, they lose tactical control at the end of the match", analyzed Garcia.

"With the score at 2-0, we knew they would do everything to defend the goal, which, in my opinion, is a serious mistake," said the coach. He added, referring to his athletes: "Remind me, when we're winning 2-0. Because when you get a goal like they did, making it 2-1, the game changed completely. We managed to draw."

Belgium were considered inferior to Senegal for most of the match. However, in the 41st and 43rd minutes of the second half, the team scored two goals and managed to take the duel to extra time.

The place in the round of 16 was achieved in the final minutes of extra time. Camara committed a penalty to Tielemans, who converted the charge and sealed the Belgian classification. The next opponent will be defined between the United States and Bosnia.

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Source: CNN