Summary

  • Watch the match again using the live coverage tab

  • Sub Fellaini inspires Belgium comeback

  • Vertonghen earlier conceded penalty

  • Opening Group H match

  • Game played in Belo Horizonte

  1. Postpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    A Brazil fan watches onImage source, Getty Images

    Not sure who this dude is supporting today. Brazil are playing in Fortaleza in about an hour and a half - that's about 1,400 miles away mate. At least he's enjoying Belgium's fightback.

  2. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Callum:, external You see, if you play Marouane Fellaini as a target man, he produces results.

    Josh:, external Fellaini doing his thing. That he hasn't done for ages. And which I'd almost started thinking was a figment of my imagination.

    Brad:, external In scoring Fellaini just did more for Belgium than he did for Manchester United in all of last season.

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  3. Postpublished at 18:32 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Former England defender Danny Mills
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "A lot more purpose now about the Belgian play. They are trying to make things happen. They got caught by surprise in the first half by Algeria's organisation and fitness but Belgium would still be disappointed with a draw."

    You can listen to BBC Radio 5 live's commentary by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of this page.

  4. Postpublished at 18:32 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    The statistics show that Belgium have dominated possession and had more shots (13 to Algeria's three) than their opponents. But only one stat counts - and that's the one at the top of this page. But Belgium almost make that 2-1 as Jan Vertonghen sweeps in a cross from the left byeline which the Desert Foxes hack clear.

  5. Postpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Belgium are in the ascendancy now and they look to take advantage of the momentum with a right-wing corner. Marouane Fellaini is lurking in the box again but the ball finds its way to Daniel van Buyten, who loops a header over.

  6. Postpublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Former England defender Danny Mills
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Fellaini gives you that different option. No one was around Kevin de Bruyne, he had time to whip it in and Fellaini flicks the ball in, he doesn't need to do an awful lot with the header. The first decent cross into the box and that is the different dimension Fellaini adds."

  7. GOALpublished at 18:26 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    What an impact! Belgium are level as big substitute Marouane Fellaini rises above the Algeria defence to knock in Kevin De Bruyne's pinpoint cross from the left. That is the Fellaini we remember from Everton, not the poor man's equivalent we saw at Manchester United last season.

    Belgium's midfielder Marouane Fellaini celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  8. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Sam:, external Belgium need to move the ball quicker, but I cannot see how introducing Marouane Fellaini will accomplish that!

    Dan:, external If he wants to use this World Cup as a way to impress Jose Mourinho next season, Romelu Lukaku hasn't got off to the best start.

    Jonathan:, external Belgium - aka the 'hipsters' choice'. Hipsters are also wearing bum-bags, so that should show you what they know.

  9. GREAT SAVE!published at 18:25 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Here's the chance that Romelu Lukaku was waiting for. Unfortunately he can only watch from the bench as it falls to replacement Divock Origi. The Lille man bursts out of the blocks like Usain Bolt to outpace the creaking Algeria defence, only to shoot at the legs of goalkeeper Rais Mbolhi. Got to take those chances.

  10. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    After a slight wait until the ball goes out, Fellaini is finally introduced in place of Spurs midfielder Mousa Dembele. Then, Algeria respond by bringing on Islam Slimani - their top scorer during qualifying.

  11. Postpublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Here's a haircut that looks familiar. The out-of-control afro of Marouane Fellaini is bobbing up and down on the touchline. The Manchester United midfielder is about to become Belgium's third - and final - substitute. Penny for Adnan Januzaj's thoughts...

  12. Postpublished at 18:19 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    One miserable-looking Belgium fan suddenly cheers up when he sees his mugshot plastered over the big screen inside the Estadio Mineirao. I'd still be looking like my goldfish had just died if my team were losing. No sign of a Belgium leveller.

  13. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Rory:, external Belgium look so slow. They have arguably the best midfield five at the World Cup. They need to play two-touch and show their class!

    Luke Smith:, external If you're surprised they're losing then by definition Belgium are not dark horses. Second most bet on team in England.

    Chris:, external I'm enjoying the underdogs this tournament. Doubt Belgium won't turn it around after last night though. 2-1 Belgium is my call.

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  14. Postpublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Former England defender Danny Mills
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "I am surprised they are taking off Lukaku. He hasn't been brilliant but they are taking off an experienced player for a relative novice in Divock Origi."

    You can listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of this page.

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 18:16 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Another change for Belgium boss Marc Wilmots as he looks to swing this game in his team's favour. Romelu Lukaku jogs off to see his place as the focal point of the Belgium attack taken by 19-year-old Lille striker Divock Origi. That was not the rampaging Lukaku that Everton fans saw last season.

  16. Text us on 81111published at 18:14 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Gareth: No-one has commented on the fact that Belgium have had very little international experience recently and are effectively tournament novices whilst Algeria are old hands.

  17. Postpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    We haven't seen much attacking threat from Algeria since the break - but it is the North Africans who come closest to grabbing the second goal of the game. Defender Carl Medjani, who I'm sure had a brief spell at Liverpool years ago, heads inches past the far post. Close.

  18. Postpublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Belgium substitute Dries Mertens licks his lips as he stands over another attacking free-kick. The Napoli man, encouraged by Rais Mboulhi's earlier flap, fancies this one but the Algerian goalkeeper again stands firm to palm away from his six-yard box.

  19. Postpublished at 18:09 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Some more Honduran-style treatment from the Algerians as they try to rough up Eden Hazard near the touchline. Daniel van Buyten boots the free-kick into the mixer, but any idea that they might catch Rais Mboulhi flapping again is quickly dismissed. The Algeria keeper punches clear and the chance disappears down the plughole.

    Eden Hazard is tackledImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Former England defender Danny Mills
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "It was a great delivery from Dries Mertens. The goalkeeper tried to push it and Axel Witsel didn't have time to react. It hit him and looped over the bar. The Belgians seem to have more of a purpose."

    Axel WitselImage source, Reuters