Despite the absence of Thibaut Courtois and Quinn Casteels, the Belgian goal was well defended during the international break. With thanks to Matz Sels.
Thibaut Courtois, still injured and inconsistent with part of the squad, was conspicuously absent during the international break. His replacement, Quinn Castells, also left selection due to illness.
The third goalkeeper, Matz Sels, was therefore promoted to the starting lineup for the matches in Austria and against Sweden in October. Excellent opportunity for the Strasbourg goalkeeper.
He performed his role perfectly. At Vienna’s Ernst Happelstadion on Friday evening, it was he who kept Belgium upright at the end of the first half with three crucial saves to secure a clear half-time lead.
They also held their own at the end of the competition and managed to qualify. Despite the pressure from Austria, which was only one goal behind. Then Sales made two saves in an important moment, which is the hallmark of great goalkeepers.
Moving on to Monday night’s match against Sweden, Matz Silz once again played an important role in stopping the Swedish attack in the first half. It also often makes up for poor defence.
Matz Silz has scored points for the Red Devils in recent days. Certainly his place in the hierarchy will not change. However, the goalkeeper showed that he can be relied upon. But how lucky it is that our country can count on so many outstanding goalkeepers.
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