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Good, high pressing from Wales and Thibaut Courtois rushes his clearance and makes a mess of it, but Daniel James' shot is equally rushed and also off target.
Summary
Romelu Lukaku penalty for Belgium after Mepham fouls Mertens
Thorgan Hazard heads Belgium into lead
Kevin De Bruyne equalises for Belgium from edge of area
Harry Wilson rounds off slick Wales move for opening goal
Wales lose midfielder Joe Allen to injury after 8 mins
Opening 2022 World Cup qualifier
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CLOSE!published at 56 mins
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Good effort from Wales on the break, Daniel James cuts inside and shoots, but it's wide. Should he have passed? Maybe, but you like him showing the confidence to take it on.
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Wales start the second half as they did the first, looking lively and threatening. Need to create a big chance while they are pinging the ball about so confidently.
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Danny Gabbidon
Former Wales defender on BBC Radio WalesI think one of the ways you stop Belgium scoring more goals is showing more belief in possession yourself. Wales showed that in the goal but actually went the other way and started giving the ball away cheaply. The second half they've started better.
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You might say I'm a substitution Denayer?
No?
Ok, I'll get my coat.
Postpublished at 20:54 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021
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Tony Pulis
Former Stoke manager on BBC Radio 5 LiveWales have had more control of the ball in four minutes of the second half than they had for long periods in that first half.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 20:54 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021
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As for my 'no changes at half-time', sorry, my bad, as the Americans say.
Thomas Vermaelen is off, Jason Denayer is on. Write your own Hal Robson-Kanu reference, I've missed my moment.
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Nearly for Wales.
Gareth Bale's footwork is phenomenal and he dances through the penalty area like Fred Astaire, but Belgium clear.
However, Daniel James recycles the ball and crosses for Bale who tries an overhead kick, but it's wide.
Very encouraging.
Should be easy enough...published at 20:51 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021
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Harry Wilson seems to be moving freely. Good news. Relieving news.
Dripping in Den Dreefpublished at 20:49 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021
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There have been several slips by players on the slick playing surface, but that didn't stop the groundstaff giving the pitch a good half-time soaking.
As if Wales' spirits haven't been dampened enough by that two-goal Belgium response.
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Rob Phillips
BBC Wales Football CorrespondentRoberto Martinez's winning record as Belgium manager is 78.43%
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We are back underway in Belgium.
No changes from either side, yet.
And don't listen to Alan Partridge, it was only 77% possession. That's not even as good as Roberto's winning record as Belgium boss.
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Belgium 80% possession... how about that Harry Wilson goal though!
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Tony Pulis
Former Stoke manager on BBC Radio 5 LiveIt was a fabulous goal and start for Wales, unfortunately they've not been able to build on it.
The story of the first half in picturespublished at 20:34 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021
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Image source, Getty ImagesHALF-TIMEpublished at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021
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There we are.
A strange half for Wales, who have both been utterly dominated, but have also scored one of the most spectacular goals you will ever see.
Belgium deservedly lead at half-time.
Get a brew and see you in a few.
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Danny Gabbidon
Former Wales defender on BBC Radio WalesBelgium have shown their quality after going behind, dominating possession. Wales are quite rigid and are finding it difficult to keep the ball, to play passes and get up the field. I'd like to see Wales play with a bit more freedom, maybe Gareth Bale to come central or switch sides.
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Wonder if Wales will ponder a change of shape in the second half?
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Tony Pulis
Former Stoke manager on BBC Radio 5 LiveThey'll take heart from the fact Ward hasn't had too much to do, but they need to knock Belgium off their stride in terms of the possession they're getting. I don't think Belgium are the quickest at the back so if the Welsh front three are put in good positions they will cause them problems.