The great wall of Belgium! Fans go berserk after Courtois saves penalty in World Cup 2022 tie against Canada
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Nov 24, 2022, 1:30 AM ISTBelgium and Real Madrid's iconic goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a sensational save to deny Canada's Alphonso Davies a goal from the penalty spot during their Group F clash at the Qatar World Cup 2022, sparking massive excitement among fans.
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois, the hero of the Champions League 2022 final, proved his worth again, this time for his country.
During Belgium's Group F clash at the Qatar World Cup 2022 against Canada, the 30-year-old goalkeeper's reputation was at stake when the latter was awarded a penalty after Tajon Buchanan's shot hit the wrist of Belgium's Yannick Carrasco.
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Canada's Alphonso Davies took his time to think, and in front of him was Belgium's 'brick wall'. But Courtois held his nerve and made a sensational save, denying the men in white a goal. The rebound went back to Davies, but at an awkward angle.
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Thibaut Courtois denies Alphonso Davies from the penalty spot 🇧🇪 |
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🇧🇪 Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois has saved 6 of the last 10 penalties faced in all competitions
🧤 The great wall of Belgium. | | pic.twitter.com/dIFUgXwkO7
Belgium players and fans erupted in massive jubilation as Courtois proved why he is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. As expected, supporters of the Real Madrid legend took to Twitter to shower their praises on the goalie.
"The great wall of Belgium," noted one fan, while another added, "Courtois kept Belgium in the game at a difficult period when Canada were cooking them and now Belgium are winning. Best in the world."
"Thibaut Courtois will forever remain the greatest goalkeeper of all time. What a save!" said another supporter.
A fourth remarked, "Thibaut Courtois has saved 5 of the 9 penalties he faced in 2022. The best goalkeeper in the world for a reason."
Here's a look at the reactions and memes following Courtois' sensational penalty save:
Thibaut Courtois's last ten penalties faced:
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The great wall of Belgium. 🧤 pic.twitter.com/P9OdH0KjJe
Courtois kept Belgium in the game at a difficult period when Canada were cooking them and now belgium are winning. Best in the world.
— WolfRMFC (@WolfRMFC)Thibaut Courtois will forever remain the greatest goalkeeper of all time. What a save! ❤️
— MINGLE🦅 (@mingle_tweets)Courtois when Canada play to win another penalty pic.twitter.com/VMNVOcQ49i
— Liam Twomey (@liam_twomey)Thibaut Courtois has saved 5 of the 9 penalties he faced in 2022. The best goalkeeper in the world for a reason🧱🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/LrcMvNqrc5
— Madrid Archives (@MadridArchives)Courtois has to carry this shit belgium defence again pic.twitter.com/P32zLth58J
— alii (@tjobless1i)Courtois c’est trop une légende
— Yass (@PatrickAdemo)COURTOIS. NOT TODAY 🚫 pic.twitter.com/RYhazPTn0r
— B/R Football (@brfootball)Thibaut Courtois’ first half by numbers vs. Canada:
26 touches
2 saves
1 penalty save
Made some vital contributions in the first half. 💪 pic.twitter.com/4c5vEbuqqs
Thibaut Courtois is the first Belgium goalkeeper to save a penalty at the World Cup since 1966 pic.twitter.com/2kD9Ge73FH
— I Am Afrika (@its_nyamboki)Thibaut Courtois
BEST GOALKEEPER IN THE WORLD pic.twitter.com/OHqjb9OmOD
The great wall of Belgium 🇧🇪
— Casually Ahmet (@A7Abdulwahed)
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