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Belgium defeats Mexico to win third place at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Xinhua, November 9, 2015 Adjust font size:

Belgium defeated Mexico with a score of 3-2 in the match to reach third place of Chile 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup held on Sunday in Vina del Mar.

   Dante Vanzier, is a name Mexico will never forget. He was the one who scored the third and definite goal to lead his team to win third place.

   The first half of the game had a very good rhythm, with great offensive play by both teams.

   Belgium was decided to confirm their outstanding performance during the tournament, whose players dream to be part of the big national team, currently first in the FIFA world ranking.

   The first goal of Belgium was scored by Dennis Van Vaerenbergh, helped by Vanzier, at minute 54.

   But then, Mexico overcame some minutes of disorder and began to attack the rival's goal. Ricardo Marin scored goal by penalty Mexico's first goal at minute 58.

   Happiness lasted few minutes because due to the mistakes of the Mexican defense, Vanzier scored the 2-1 at minute 73.

   Belgian captain Faes was expelled at minute 71 for achieving two yellow cards. Mexico tried hard to take advantage of this and at minute 89, Francisco Venegas scored to tie the score at 2-2.

   It seemed the game was going to be defined by penalties, but the magic of Vanzier appeared again. He scored Belgium's third goal at minute 93.

The final game of Chile 2015 U-17 World Cup will be played between Nigera and Mali later on Sunday.  Endi