Soccer-Weight of expectation led to Belgium's collapse against France-Martinez

Soccer Football - Nations League - Semi Final - Belgium v France - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - October 7, 2021 Belgium coach Roberto Martinez during the match REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

TURIN (Reuters) - Belgium coach Roberto Martinez believes the weight of responsibility his players felt in their quest for silverware was to blame for their second-half collapse against France in their Nations League semi-final on Thursday.

The Belgians surrendered a 2-0 halftime lead to lose 3-2 against the world champions, conceding a 90th-minute goal three minutes after striker Romelu Lukaku had what looked like the winning goal ruled out for offside.