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Draw dents Belgium, Iceland's Euro 2022 hopes / Photo: © AFP
Draw dents Belgium, Iceland's Euro 2022 hopes
Belgium and Iceland did little to aid their chances of reaching the knockout stages of Euro 2022 after a 1-1 draw in Manchester to kick off their campaign.
France and Italy are the heavyweights of Group D and face off later in Rotherham.
Iceland were left to rue a missed first half penalty at the Manchester City Academy Stadium when Berglind Thorvaldsdottir's spot-kick was saved by Nicky Evrard.
Thorvaldsdottir made amends by heading in at the back post early in the second half.
However, Belgium did take their chance when given a penalty 23 minutes from time as Justine Vanhaevermaet coolly converted.
Iceland are back in Manchester for their next game against Italy on Thursday, while Belgium face France in Rotherham.
L. Andersson--BTZ
