The story
Belgium beat Wales 3-1 in the FIFA World Cup Qualification, matchday 1.
Belgium's goals came from Kevin De Bruyne (22'), Thorgan Hazard (28') and Romelu Lukaku (73', pen); Harry Wilson (10') replied for Wales.
It was 2-1 at half-time. Belgium came from behind to win.
Belgium had 74% of the ball and 12 shots to Wales' 4.
Match stats
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Key moments
- 10' Harry Wilson Goal · Wales 0-1 Assist: Gareth Bale
- 22' Kevin De Bruyne Goal · Belgium 1-1 Assist: Thorgan Hazard
- 28' Thorgan Hazard Goal · Belgium 2-1 Assist: Thomas Meunier
- 73' Romelu Lukaku Penalty · Belgium 3-1
Line-ups
Belgium
- Thibaut CourtoisGoalkeeper
- Thomas MeunierDefender
- Leander DendonckerDefender
- Toby AlderweireldDefender
- Jan VertonghenDefender
- Thomas Vermaelenoff 46'Defender
- Youri TielemansMidfielder
- Kevin De BruyneMidfielder
- Thorgan Hazardoff 84'Midfielder
- Romelu LukakuForward
- Dries Mertensoff 90'Forward
Wales
- Danny WardGoalkeeper
- Neco WilliamsDefender
- Ethan AmpaduDefender
- Joe RodonDefender
- Connor RobertsDefender
- Chris MephamDefender
- James LawrenceDefender
- Harry Wilsonoff 67'Midfielder
- Joe Allenoff 8'Midfielder
- Daniel JamesForward
- Gareth Baleoff 84'Forward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (5)
- 10' ⚽ Harry Wilsonassist Gareth Bale
- 22' ⚽ Kevin De Bruyneassist Thorgan Hazard
- 28' ⚽ Thorgan Hazardassist Thomas Meunier
- 73' ⚽ Romelu Lukaku (pen)
- 75' 🟨 Thorgan Hazard
Head to head
3Belgium wins2Draws0Wales wins

