Dries Mertens put Belgium in the front by scoring the opening goal at the 47th minute. The lead was further extended by Romelu Lukaku who struck at 69th and 75th minute to seal the victory for his team.
Final result Belgium Vs Panama 3 – 0.
What a volley by Dries Mertens! #BEL pic.twitter.com/FHH6YWiE0k
— The Athletic Soccer (@TheAthleticSCCR) 18 June 2018
Dries Mertens has scored in consecutive #WorldCup tournaments:
2014 vs. Algeria
2018 vs. PanamaAlready equalled his 2014 tally. ? pic.twitter.com/yggurSoR5U
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) 18 June 2018
Such a rude, rude finish. Insouciant belter from an unspeakable angle. Dries Mertens is RUDE
— James Tyler (@JamesTylerESPN) 18 June 2018
Perfect win for Belgium to start their campaign. They looked really good and what a goal from Dries Mertens! Those goals for Romelu Lukaku will also give him loads of confidence! #WorldCup #BEL #PAN #BELPAN
— The Arsenal Standard (@ArsenalStandard) 18 June 2018
?? Romelu Lukaku takes an early big step towards the #WorldCup Golden Boot with a brace against Panama
? In the last 12 months for Belgium…
? 10 games
⚽ 15 goals? Have you backed him to be top scorer? #BEL #BELPAN pic.twitter.com/oYDuR3VaB9
— Sporting Life Football (@SportingLifeFC) 18 June 2018
Romelu Lukaku scoring goals while your best strikers Alvaro Morata and Alexandre Lacazette are watching from home.
Lanes!!
— Mabuka Jr. AREA CHIEF (@mabuka_jr) 18 June 2018
Romelu Lukaku in international football:
Games – 70
Goals – 38
Assists – 8Belgium’s all-time top scorer at the age of 25. Pure class. ?? #mufc pic.twitter.com/5PzQAZLcNx
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) 18 June 2018
Romelu Lukaku with the second goal for Belgium! Great Pass by De Bruyne pic.twitter.com/MHb4bh36pA
— Two For The Money (@DgenLocks) 18 June 2018
GOAL! Romelu Lukaku with a great finish nice ball by Hazard!pic.twitter.com/To3oR5vNON
— FIFA World Cup (@worIdcupfan) 18 June 2018
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