Belgium Defeat Algeria 2 - 1 in World Cup First Group-H Encounter in Belo Horizonte

One of Africa`s representatives at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Algeria lost 2-1 to Belgium this evening in the first fixtures of the Group-H World Cup match in Bello Horizonte. 

As was expected, the Star -starred Belgium side took the game to the Algerians who stood resolute in defence. 

In the 25th minute, Feghdili converted a penalty kick to put the Algerians in the lead, after he was fouled by Jam Ventongen in the eighteen yard box. 

The Algerian Goal Keeper stood between the post and the Belgians pulling some important saves to deny them the equaliser.
 
Substitute Maroim Fellani however out jumped his marker in the 18 yard box to nod home the equaliser for Belgium in the 70th minute.
 
Ten minutes later Striker Wetens
scored Belgium`s second goal when he blasted home a pass from Eden
Hazard. Later this evening, Russia will take on Korea Republic in the
other Group H match at 10.00pm.
 
Meanwhile, Host nation Brazil will
play Mexico in the second phase of the Group stage matches at 7.00 pm.

GBC