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Belgium pegged back by Tunisia

Glen De Boeck congratulates Wilmots after Belgium go ahead

OITA, Japan (CNN) -- Belgium and Tunisia ended deadlocked at 1-1 under the roof of the Big Eye Stadium in Oita to leave Group H wide open going into the final round of matches.

Belgium led for just four minutes before being pegged back in the 17th minute by a brilliant curling free-kick. And as the humidity slowed down the game in the second half, both teams looked happy to settle for a draw.

Raouf Bouzaiane's left foot strike -- his first international goal -- was richly deserved as Tunisia, fighting to stay in the competition after losing their first match 2-0 to Russia, were quicker and created more chances before the break.

Australian referee Mark Shield blew for the free-kick, for a foul on the edge of the penalty area, just as Khaled Badra thundered in the loose ball.

Belgium, who drew their first game 2-2 with Japan, had taken a 14th minute lead when Marc Wilmots swept in Branko Strupar's header amid confusion in Tunisia's defence.

Bouzaiene sprints away after his perfect free-kick

There were few chances in the second half although Kais Ghodhbane volleyed just wide on 50 minutes then at the other end keeper Ali Boumnijel had to dash out to block Bart Goor's shot.

Japan lead the group with four points from two games. Russia have three, Belgium two and Tunisia one, but all teams can still qualify for the knockout stages.

Belgium Geert De Vlieger; Eric Deflandre, Daniel Van Buyten, Glen de Boeck, Peter Van der Heyden; Gert Verheyen, Yves Vanderhaeghe, Timmy Simons, Bart Goor; Branko Strupar, Marc Wilmots

Tunisia Ali Boumnijel; Khaled Badra, Hatem Trabelsi, Raouf Bouzaiane, Radhi Jaidi; Hassen Gabsi, Riadh Bouazizi, Slim Ben Achour, Kais Ghodhbane, Mourad Melki; Ziad Jaziri

Referee Mark Shield (Australia)