Belgium started their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign (after game v Israel was postponed to March) by hosting Andorra in King Baudouin stadium.
With Axel Witsel still recovering and Eden Hazard pulling out with a toe injury couple of hours before kick-off, Marc Wilmots chose Radja Nainggolan to replace Zenit’s midfielder and placed Divock Origi as head of the attack.
Three shots in twenty minutes from the Red Devils have hit Pol’s goalposts as warning shots to what would follow.
Kevin De Bruyne (2) and Nacer Chadli gave a 3-goal lead in 7 minutes for Belgium in the first half as the…”repeat” came in the second half with Origi and Mertens (2) scoring another three in 9 minutes; a total 6-0 for the night.
Thibaut Courtois was a spectator throughout the game with possession reaching 84% for Belgium, who had more than 40 attempts for goal against an Andorra unable to keep up with the Red Devils’ attacking force.
Next game is in Bosnia (13/10), who faced Wales on a goalless draw, while Israel’s win in Cyprus concluded Group’s B matchday activity.
Table
1. Wales 4p
2. Belgium 3p*
3. Israel 3p*
4. Cyprus 3p
5. Bosnia 1p
6. Andorra 0p
*Belgium and Israel have one match less
