Belgium Defeats Turkey
Kevin De Bruyne scores twice as Belgium defeats Turkey three to nil in Nations League.
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Belgium’s opening goal came after Kevin De Bruyne played a one-two with Dodi Lukebakio, then slid the ball through Abdulkerim Bardakci’s legs and finished into the near corner.
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Turkey’s Arda Guler was central to its attacking threat, delivering free kicks that led to close headers for Bardakci and Merih Demiral and testing goalkeeper Senne Lammens himself.
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Dodi Lukebakio struck the post twice as Belgium pressed for a second goal.
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France finished with 10 men after Dayot Upamecano received a second yellow card; Italy’s equalizer came when Alessandro Bastoni won the ball from Lucas da Cunha and scored.
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Romania’s 6-0 loss to Poland came after Radu Dragusin was sent off in the 22nd minute; Robert Lewandowski then scored a hat-trick.
Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium crushed Turkey 3-0 in the Nations League, moving within one point of leaders France in Group A1. AFP reported that De Bruyne's brace marked his 127th match for the Belgians, cementing his status as a key playmaker under new coach Mark van Bommel.
Romelu Lukaku added a late third goal as Belgium dominated play throughout. Turkey created chances through Arda Guler's set pieces but could not convert, extending its poor run in the competition. Yahoo Sports noted Belgium now sits second in the group, just one point behind France after their 1-1 draw with Italy.
De Bruyne's Clinical Finishing Breaks Open the Match
De Bruyne opened the scoring through slick combination play with Dodi Lukebakio. The Manchester City midfielder played a one-two with Lukebakio, then threaded the ball through defender Abdulkerim Bardakci's legs before finishing into the near corner with precision. beIN Sports called it a "delicious" strike that set the tone for Belgium's dominance.
His second goal showcased pure individual brilliance. De Bruyne curled a shot from outside the box, leaving Turkish goalkeeper with no chance. The brace propelled Belgium forward as they pressed for more goals throughout the first half.
Turkey Fought But Failed to Find the Back of the Net
Turkey mounted a spirited attack despite falling behind early. Winger Arda Guler delivered dangerous free kicks that created headers for both Bardakci and Merih Demiral. Guler himself tested Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens with direct shots, keeping the game competitive even as Belgium controlled possession.
Belgium's Dodi Lukebakio struck the post twice as the hosts pressed for a cushion. Turkey's inability to capitalize on its chances proved costly, and Romelu Lukaku sealed victory with a third goal late in the match to end any Turkish comeback hopes.
France Held by Italy as Poland Routs Romania
France drew 1-1 with Italy despite playing the final minutes with 10 men after Dayot Upamecano received a second yellow card. Italy's Alessandro Bastoni won the ball from Lucas da Cunha and scored to cancel out France's opener, leaving the Group A1 leaders vulnerable at the top.
Elsewhere in the Nations League, Poland demolished Romania 6-0 after Radu Dragusin was sent off in the 22nd minute. Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in the rout. Yahoo Sports also reported that Northern Ireland defeated Ukraine 3-0 in other group fixtures.
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