Roberto Martinez' men blow the Cypriots away in 6-1 as Kevin De Bruyne and Christian Benteke doubles help wrap up their Euro 2020 qualifying group with a 100% record.
Match Report
Belgium maintained their perfect Euro 2020 qualifying record in Group I as they put Cyprus to the sword, with Kevin De Bruyne and Christian Benteke scoring braces.
The away side, already out of contention for the tournament, took a shock lead in the 14th minute through Nicholas Ioannou before Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke hit back moments later from close range.
De Bruyne grabbed his first from outside the box as his shot crept in before putting away his second just over five minutes later.
Yannick Carrasco's simple finish left Belgium cruising at the interval, before an own goal by Kypros Chrisofourou racked up an unflattering scoreline for Cyprus.
But the Red Devils weren't done there as Benteke was put through by the magnificent De Bruyne to finish for his second of the game.
Group Standings
Match Events
14' GOAL! Belgium 0-1 Cyprus (Ioannou)
Goal! Belgium 0-1 Cyprus. Nikolas Ioannou left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner following a fast break.
16' GOAL! Belgium 1-1 Cyprus (Benteke)
Goal! Belgium 1-1 Cyprus. Christian Benteke left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Yannick Carrasco.
30' CHANCE! Benteke's shot saved!
Attempt saved. Christian Benteke (Belgium) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
35' GOAL! Belgium 2-1 Cyprus (De Bruyne)
Goal! Belgium 3-1 Cyprus. Kevin De Bruyne right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Yannick Carrasco.
41' GOAL! Belgium 3-1 Cyprus (De Bruyne)
Goal! Belgium 3-1 Cyprus. Kevin De Bruyne right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Yannick Carrasco.
44' GOAL! Belgium 4-1 Cyprus (Carrasco)
Goal! Belgium 4-1 Cyprus. Yannick Carrasco right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Eden Hazard.
51' OWN GOAL! Belgium 5-1 Cyprus (Christoforou)
Own Goal by Kypros Christoforou. Belgium 5-1 Cyprus. Not lucky at this time for the defender!
67' GOAL! Belgium 6-1 Cyprus (Benteke)
Goal! Belgium 6-1 Cyprus. Christian Benteke left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne with a through ball following a fast break.
73' Missed! Benteke misses an open goal!
Benteke misses hat-trick! It's a little slow for the striker when he faces an open goal before the defender cleans the ball!
Edoo87
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6 in Germany and 6 in Belgium 5 in Netherlands the Neighborhood is Merciless
Jamirl
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Belgium WiFi password has been revealed:KDB7CB20C11
Akechandy
917
Hazard: Benzema is the best striker in the world. De Bruyne: Hold my beer.
RoverSanil
916
Pure Belgium π§πͺ Pure Red devils πΉ Pure winners π Euro 2020 we coming for U
Jamirl
779
Fantastic performance from Belgium I never doubted their ability from the start of the game till it ended they controlled every aspect of the game,Cyprus couldn't withstand the pressure they were receiving...a brace from two players what. a perfect night !!!Keep up the Good work Belgium
JamesWalker
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The Cyprus Cried out: π
dimi9
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Man U : We are the Red Devils. Belgium: No we're. The real Red Devils always PUNISH.
Laug
689
Anyone playing alongside de bruyne and hazard can be the best striker in the world ask benteke π
PANDA_P0W3R
388
WHY DOESNT BENTEKE PLAY LIKE THAT FOR US
Brown83
285
The GIF is already here, my pleasure: http://www.goalgif.club/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=52837978&language=en
Nadan7
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EXPECTATIONS: Belgium vs Cyprus and Germany vs Northern Ireland REALITY: Benteke , De bruyne VS Goretzka , Gnabry and Belgium VS Germany π