Howard breaks record for World Cup saves against Belgium

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Wednesday, July 02, 2014 by Goal.com

The Everton goalkeeper kept Marc Wilmots' men at bay for 98 minutes before finally being beaten by Kevin de Bruyne's low strike, but the USA still ensured a frantic finale

Tim Howard made 15 saves during USA's 2-1 extra-time defeat by Belgium in Salvador on Tuesday - a new World Cup record.

Howard kept the Belgians at bay for 98 minutes of the round of 16 clash at Arena Fonte Nova, making a number of impressive stops before he was finally beaten by Kevin de Bruyne in the second minute of extra-time.

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku doubled Belgium's lead on 105 minutes but the USA rallied and, after Julian Green volleyed past Thibaut Courtois on 107 minutes, spurned several good opportunities to equalise.