Bicycle Kick Against Japan
Scores with an overhead kick as Belgium draw 2-2 with World Cup co-hosts Japan.
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2002 in Belgium
Explore 7 historical events and records for Belgium in 2002.
Historical records for Belgium in 2002
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June
World Cup Equaliser Against Japan
Scores Belgium's second equaliser in the 2-2 World Cup draw with Japan.
Early Goal Against Russia
Gives Belgium an early lead in the seventh minute of the decisive World Cup group match against Russia.
Restores Lead Against Russia
Scores in the 78th minute to restore Belgium's lead during the 3-2 World Cup victory over Russia.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Russia
Scores Belgium's third goal as the team defeat Russia and qualify for the World Cup knockout stage.
Other events (month unknown)
European Capital of Culture
Bruges serves as a European Capital of Culture..
Verheyen Takes Belgian Cup Medal
Gert Verheyen provides experience in the attacking line as Club Brugge capture the 2001–02 Belgian Cup.
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