Belgium come from behind to outclass Wales


Soccer Football - World Cup Qualifiers Europe - Group E - Belgium v Wales - Den Dreef Leuven Belgium - March 24 2021 Belgiums Romelu Lukaku in action with Wales Jamie Lawrence REUTERSPascal Rossignol

Soccer Football - World Cup Qualifiers Europe - Group E - Belgium v Wales - Den Dreef, Leuven, Belgium - March 24, 2021 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku in action with Wales' Jamie Lawrence REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

LEUVEN, Belgium (Reuters) - Belgium shrugged off an early scare to see off Wales 3-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup qualifying campaign on Wednesday.

Harry Wilson gave Wales a surprise 10th-minute lead in their opening Group E match at Den Dreef in Leuven but top-ranked Belgium came from behind to win with goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Thorgan Hazard and Romelu Lukaku.

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