Belgium 2-1 Wales: Kevin De Bruyne on target as Roberto Martínez's side claim Nations League win

Kevin De Bruyne scored one and set up another but Belgium were forced to hold off the fast-finishing Wales in the second half of their Nations League clash in Brussels. Wales began the game well but after shaking off early lethargy Belgium dominated the final half-hour of the opening half following De Bruyne's measured left-footed volley from Michy Batshuayi's centre.

Ad The roles were reversed later in the half when De Bruyne produced a perfect cross for Romelu Lukaku's replacement to tap home. UEFA Nations League'It is a little bit boring' — De Bruyne on excess Wales games3 HOURS AGO De Bruyne could have scored two more in the first half as he hit the post and saw an effort just kicked wide by Wayne Hennessey.

Kieffer Moore got Wales back into the game in the second half with a powerful header from Brennan Johnson's cross and Wales pushed for the equaliser as the half wore on, especially after Gareth Bale's introduction in the 64th minute. The win sees Belgium stay in second spot in League A: Group 4, three points behind Netherlands, with Wales propping up the table with a solitary point.

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