Belgium defeated a disappointing Czech Republic and sentenced their move to the next World Cup in Qatar. Goals from Lukaku, Hazard and Saelemaekers brought down the Czech plan, which complicates qualification after Wales’ victory.
The game was conditioned in the first quarter of an hour. Ten minutes later the locals were already winning with a goal from the centenary Lukaku, who beat Vaclik in a heads up. The Sevilla exporter was replaced shortly after by an unfortunate action with the Chelsea striker. Belgium continued to dominate the match without complications until the second goal came at the end of the break. Eden Hazard, who had a good performance, culminated a great team play. No news from the Czech Republic until then.
After the restart, the Czechs came back with fresh energy and settled near the Courtois area, which avoided the 2-1 with a great save. The selection of Roberto MartÃnez began the second half somewhat asleep, but the torpor did not last long. Midway through the second half came the play of the game. Great collective action of the ‘red devils’ with a double heel from Hazard and Lukaku and a goal from Saelemaekers. Belgium had sentenced in a piss. Shortly after the fourth could arrive, but the shot of the Belgian nine crashed in the post. The Czech Republic tried to make up the score until the end, but the honor goal did not come.
With this victory, Belgium is the leader of group E with 13 points and is one step away from confirming their qualification for the Qatar World Cup. The Czech Republic, meanwhile, complicates the second place and the play-off.