Schmeichel: Lammens 'Unlucky' in Belgium's Loss to Spain

Thibaut Courtois' injury proved costly for Belgium as the star goalkeeper had to leave their World Cup semifinal against Spain in the 71st minute. Senne Lammens, coming off a career season with Manchester United, replaced Courtois but made a crucial error in the 88th minute. A long-distance shot from Pau Cubarsí was not properly dealt with by Lammens, allowing Mikel Merino to score the winner.

"He's so unlucky today," Schmeichel said postgame. "I feel so sorry for him because that shot from Cubarsí, he has to hold on to." Schmeichel also credited Spain's aggressive pressing style for putting pressure on Belgium's goalkeepers. Spain advances to face France in a mouthwatering semifinal rematch on July 14. newsindata.org