Teenager Origi leads Belgiam to win over Russia
Monday, 23 June 2014
Teenager Divock Origi fired Belgium into the last 16 with a 1-0 win over Russia in their World Cup Group H match on Sunday night. Belgian substitute Origi pounced on 88 minutes to settle a drab encounter at Brazil’s famous Maracana Stadium. Belgium coach Marc Wilmots said Origi's match-winning contribution illustrated the depth and hunger in his squad. The win saw Belgium guaranteed a place in the 2nd round ahead of their final group game against South Korea. But the defeat leaves Fabio Capello’s Russia facing a tense battle to qualify, with only one point from two games. ‘Of course I still believe. We have no other option than to go out and beat Algeria,’ Capello told reporters, according to AFP.