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Belgium Rallies to Defeat Algeria, 2-1

Belgium had began the match as overwhelming favorite's - considered even as dark horses for the trophy.

(RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil) - Second-half goals from substitutes Marouane Fellaini and Dries Mertens enabled Belgium to come from behind and beat Algeria 2-1 in their Group H opener.

There was as much relief as joy for Marc Wilmots' side at Belo Horizonte's Estadio Mineirao, although they ultimately merited a win that had looked unlikely until the coach began shuffling his pack.