Belgium 2-1 Wales: Moore goal not enough for Page's men in Nations League encounter

An improved second-half display was not enough for Wales who were beaten 2-1 by Belgium.

The hosts dominated the first 45 minutes at the King Baudouin Stadium and led 2-0 courtesy of goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Michy Batshuayi. In truth, they should have had more to show for their efforts, but they were made to sweat as Kieffer Moore headed home his ninth international goal shortly after half-time.

But Rob Page's men couldn't snatch a late equaliser which means they go into Sunday's clash with Poland needing a victory to avoid relegation from the top tier of the Nations League.

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Wales were without a number of key players in Brussels, including Joe Allen, Aaron Ramsey, Harry Wilson and Ben Davies. Their starting line-up had a combined total of 364 caps, almost a third of which belonged to Wayne Hennessey who captained his country once again.

In contrast, the Belgian side boasted a staggering 899 caps, and, despite Wales' bright start, the home side's experience soon told.

Prior to the match, the De Bruyne admitted he had become "bored" of facing Wales, but he will have been loving his night's work as he broke the deadlock with his side's first meaningful attack in the 11th minute.

The Manchester City star lurked on the edge of the Wales box and was on hand to slot beyond Hennessey after collecting Batshuayi's pass to make it 1-0. It represented a real blow for the visitors, and Roberto Martinez's outfit wasted no time in turning the screw.

Youri Tielemans volleyed wide from the middle of the Wales box before Rhys Norrington-Davies and Joe Rodon produced timely blocks ensure Hennessey wasn't tested further. De Bruyne - who was running the