In a compelling UEFA Nations League match, Belgium secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Türkiye on Friday in Liege. The win marked Belgium’s second triumph in Group A1, while Türkiye suffered their third consecutive defeat in the tournament.
Kevin De Bruyne was the standout performer for Belgium, opening the scoring after a deft exchange with Dodi Lukebakio, before firing a shot from the edge of the penalty area. Despite Türkiye’s efforts to equalize, their attempts fell short as they struggled to convert opportunities into goals.
De Bruyne further increased Belgium’s lead with an impressive curling shot that found the top corner of the net. The match saw Romelu Lukaku come on as a substitute in the 61st minute, and he wasted no time making an impact. Just 15 minutes later, Lukaku scored Belgium’s third goal, converting a low cross from Charles De Ketelaere.
Following this match, Belgium now stands at six points, just one point behind France, the group leaders. Meanwhile, Türkiye remains at the bottom of the group without a point after three matches. The next challenge for Türkiye will be facing Italy on October 5, although they will be without Arda Güler and Barış Alper Yılmaz, both of whom are suspended after receiving yellow cards.