Belgium have been indebted to a late Kevin de Bruyne winner to see off a resurgent Wales in a World Cup qualifier basic in Brussels.
The house facet have been streets forward within the first 45 minutes, racing right into a 3-0 lead because of targets from Romelu Lukaku, Youri Tielemans and Jeremy Doku.
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An enthralling encounter involves an finish in Brussels.
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Harry Wilson’s penalty in first-half stoppage time stemmed the bleeding – and Craig Bellamy’s facet have been unrecognisable after the break.
New Stoke signing Sorba Thomas drove in his first worldwide goaal to present them residence after which arrange Tottenham ahead Brennan Johnson for a dramatic leveller.
That woke Belgium again up although, and whereas Lukaku had a second purpose chalked off after a prolonged VAR examine, De Bruyne discovered time and house to volley in a beautiful Tielemans cross to present Belgium the win.
Their first victory of the group knocked Wales off prime spot whereas Belgium at the moment are unbeaten in 21 World Cup qualifiers. It was Wales’ first defeat below Bellamy.
Thomas stated: “To go 3-0 down, we made a number of errors however then we managed the sport. They didn’t present us the respect we deserve, they thought it was over however we confirmed struggle and need.
“We have been unfortunate. We’re a detailed group who will run via a brick wall for one another and we confirmed what we’re about.
“Towards nations like this you’ll be punished for any lapse in focus. That’s hopefully the primary purpose of many.”