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Romania national football team
International Friendlies
Nov 14, 2012 at 7pm UK
 
Belgium national football team

2-1

Gabriel Torje penalty gives Romania victory over Belgium

Romania come from behind to beat Belgium 2-1.

Romania came from behind to beat a side 12 places above them in the world rankings.

Belgium celebrate Christian Benteke's goal© PA Photos

Belgium, ranked 30th in the world, started many of their Premier League players including Marouane Fellaini, Vincent Kompany and Simon Mignolet, while Chelsea's Eden Hazard started on the bench.

The visitors were the first to strike, with Aston Villa's Christian Benteke putting Belgium ahead after 22 minutes.

Belgium's lead lasted less than 10 minutes, Alexandru Maxim levelling the scores.

The home side were awarded a penalty in the second half after Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen was judged to have handled the ball.

Granada winger Gabriel Torje stepped up to take the spot kick, slotting it past Mignolet to give the home side the lead.

Belgium pushed for an equaliser into injury time but were unable to overturn Romania's lead.

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