"Belgium failed to leapfrog North Macedonia to the top of Group J in World Cup qualifying after playing out a 0-0 draw at Planet Group Arena. The Red Devils threw everything they had at the visitors, producing 2.84 expected goals (xG) from 25 shots to North Macedonia's 0.06 from just three attempts, but Stole Dimitrievski's five saves helped his side remain at the top of the group, albeit opening the door for Wales to also challenge for first."
"Rudi Garcia's side had the ball in the back of the net after 17 minutes through Maxim De Cuyper, but Kevin De Bruyne, who failed to hit the target with two attempts of his own in the first half, mistimed his run before playing the left-back in. Leandro Trossard missed the best chance of the first period, heading over the bar from close range, while Dimitrievski denied De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku in the early stages of the second half."
Belgium drew 0-0 with North Macedonia at Planet Group Arena and failed to overtake them at the top of Group J. Belgium generated 2.84 xG from 25 shots while North Macedonia managed 0.06 from three attempts, and Stole Dimitrievski made five saves to preserve the clean sheet. Maxim De Cuyper had the ball in the net after 17 minutes but the move was nullified after Kevin De Bruyne mistimed his run. Leandro Trossard, Hans Vanaken and Malick Fofana missed clear chances. Jeremy Doku led Belgium's attacking numbers but North Macedonia remain unbeaten and have conceded only twice in six matches.
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