LIVE - Belgium 2, Algeria 1: Dries Mertens finishes lightning counter-attack to give Belgians the lead

How quickly things can change. Just over ten minutes ago, Belgium seemed incapable of opening up the Algerian defense, devoid of ideas and creativity in the attacking third.

Now, they have a 2-1 lead.

Dries Mertens, another of Marc Wilmots' three substitutes, finished off a blazing quick counter-attack in the 80th minute to put the Red Devils in front.

Can Algeria come out of their shell and find an equalizer?