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Young striker Charles De Ketelaere scored twice to put the Belgian side in a strong position.<\/p>\n<p>Belgium took the lead in the ninth minute when De Ketelaere converted a pass from Nicolas Raskin to make it 1\u20130.<\/p>\n<p>The United States responded by increasing the pressure and playing more aggressively. Malik Tillman equalised in the 31st minute, bringing the score level at 1\u20131.<\/p>\n<p>However, the American celebrations lasted less than two minutes. 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