But not even their all-time record goalscorer NBA直播 Lukaku could provide the golden touch they needed, as he twice squandered gilt-edged opportunities to send his side to the next round.
For some fans it was the striker’s fault that his side failed to progress from the group, writing: ‘Breaking news : Romelu Lukaku eliminates Belgium from the world cup.’
Roberto Martinez has been blasted for wasting Belium’s so-called golden generation
The Spaniard has now been blasted on Twitter, with football fans making it clear what they think of his leadership of the side that many had though would end Belgium’s long trophy drought.
Another echoed the sentiment, stating: ‘Lukaku you had it. Not once, but THREE times.’
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Belgium were stunned on Thursday as they were sent packing from the Qatar World Cup
Lukaku was unable to put his side into the round of 16 missing numerous golden chances 英超
As a result, Belgium finished third in the group on four points, just a point behind Croatia who finish unbeaten in the group on five, and ahead of Canada who failed to win a single point.
Then in the dying seconds of the game, he was unable to control a cross from Thorgan Hazard which had evaded Croatian defender Dejan Lovren, with the ball crashing off his chest into Dominik Livakovic’s grateful arms.
Martinez’s side fail to qualify from the group stage for the first time since 1998, although they did not qualify in 2006, and their failure to progress will surely only spark an increase in speculation that the current side are past their best.
However a second claimed that they foresaw the continued failure of one of the world’s top ranked sides, admitting: ‘I said 5 years ago Belgium would win nothing with Martinez in charge. He has wasted their golden generation.’
The Inter Milan striker hit the post with the goal at his mercy first up, before heading over from a seemingly open goal moments later, although his blushes were spared after replays showed that the ball had gone out of play in the build-up.
This latest tournament disappointment has left many fans lambasting the end of Belgium’s so-called ‘golden generation’ of players, and some viewers have pointed the finger directly at Martinez for ‘wasting’ their talents.
Fans have hit out at Belgium’s disappointing World Cup exit in the group stage after a limp goalless draw against Croatia – in what was a must-win game for the Red Devils.
Another added: ‘Bye bye golden generation.’
And a fifth called the World Cup elimination: ‘The end of golden era.’
A third fan wrote: ‘Lol the only thing that Belgian “Golden Generation” has won is FIFA rankings.’
One could not comprehend that he had even been entrusted with control of the side, adding: ‘It’s sad, Belgium FA trusted their golden generation with a mid coach . It’s unthinkable.’
The Red Devils failed to progress from the group stages for the first time since France 1998
With Morocco beating Canada 2-1 in the other game, Belg 足球直播 ium needed a win against Croatia to go through the group stage at their expense.
Supporters on Twitter have been quick to share their scathing criticism of Roberto Martinez and his side after finishing third in a group that appeared favourable on paper prior to the tournament.
For some fans it was the striker’s fault that his side failed to progress from the group, writing: ‘Breaking news : Romelu Lukaku eliminates Belgium from the world cup.’
Roberto Martinez has been blasted for wasting Belium’s so-called golden generation
The Spaniard has now been blasted on Twitter, with football fans making it clear what they think of his leadership of the side that many had though would end Belgium’s long trophy drought.
Another echoed the sentiment, stating: ‘Lukaku you had it. Not once, but THREE times.’
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Belgium were stunned on Thursday as they were sent packing from the Qatar World Cup
Lukaku was unable to put his side into the round of 16 missing numerous golden chances 英超
As a result, Belgium finished third in the group on four points, just a point behind Croatia who finish unbeaten in the group on five, and ahead of Canada who failed to win a single point.
Then in the dying seconds of the game, he was unable to control a cross from Thorgan Hazard which had evaded Croatian defender Dejan Lovren, with the ball crashing off his chest into Dominik Livakovic’s grateful arms.
Martinez’s side fail to qualify from the group stage for the first time since 1998, although they did not qualify in 2006, and their failure to progress will surely only spark an increase in speculation that the current side are past their best.
However a second claimed that they foresaw the continued failure of one of the world’s top ranked sides, admitting: ‘I said 5 years ago Belgium would win nothing with Martinez in charge. He has wasted their golden generation.’
The Inter Milan striker hit the post with the goal at his mercy first up, before heading over from a seemingly open goal moments later, although his blushes were spared after replays showed that the ball had gone out of play in the build-up.
This latest tournament disappointment has left many fans lambasting the end of Belgium’s so-called ‘golden generation’ of players, and some viewers have pointed the finger directly at Martinez for ‘wasting’ their talents.
Fans have hit out at Belgium’s disappointing World Cup exit in the group stage after a limp goalless draw against Croatia – in what was a must-win game for the Red Devils.
Another added: ‘Bye bye golden generation.’
And a fifth called the World Cup elimination: ‘The end of golden era.’
A third fan wrote: ‘Lol the only thing that Belgian “Golden Generation” has won is FIFA rankings.’
One could not comprehend that he had even been entrusted with control of the side, adding: ‘It’s sad, Belgium FA trusted their golden generation with a mid coach . It’s unthinkable.’
The Red Devils failed to progress from the group stages for the first time since France 1998
With Morocco beating Canada 2-1 in the other game, Belg 足球直播 ium needed a win against Croatia to go through the group stage at their expense.
Supporters on Twitter have been quick to share their scathing criticism of Roberto Martinez and his side after finishing third in a group that appeared favourable on paper prior to the tournament.