Argentina Lead Belgium 1-0 at Half-Time in Thrilling World Cup Quarter-Final
At the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília, Argentina head into the halftime break with a slender 1-0 advantage over Belgium in their eagerly anticipated 2014 World Cup quarter-final clash.
The opening goal came early in the eighth minute when Gonzalo Higuaín capitalised on a rare Belgian midfield error. Lionel Messi seized possession following a loose pass, threading a clever ball to Ángel Di María, whose delivery found Higuaín in the penalty area. The striker made no mistake, firing a precise shot beyond the reach of Belgium’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Despite Argentina’s lead, the match has been tightly contested with Belgium responding strongly. The Red Devils created several promising chances through key players Kevin De Bruyne, Divock Origi, and Kevin Mirallas. Belgium came closest to an equaliser just before the interval, when Mirallas acrobatically connected with a left-footed cross from Jan Vertonghen, directing the ball towards goal from the penalty spot. However, the Belgian side were unable to find the back of the net.
Belgium’s intensity and attacking threat remain high, and they will be eager to press for an equaliser in the second half. Meanwhile, Argentina will look to maintain their composure and build on their slender lead as the match progresses.
With just under 45 minutes left to play, football fans around the world await what promises to be a captivating conclusion to this World Cup quarter-final showdown.
