Lukaku Scores Twice In World Cup Qualifier

Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium overcame an early scare to crush Estonia 5-2 away and solidify their position at the top of World Cup qualifying Group E.

Lukaku took his record to 66 goals for his country on his 99th appearance after Belgium were shocked when Estonia captain Matthias Kait stole the ball in midfield and thundered home a powerful shot to put the hosts ahead in the second minute.

But Fifa’s top-ranked team fought back to reach 10 points ahead of second-placed Czech Republic on seven points also from four games. Estonia are bottom without a win from three games.

The 28-year-old Lukaku put Belgium ahead just before the half-hour mark, using his strength to work a rebound off the defence onto his left foot and into the corner of the net.

He had his back to goal and was given time and space to turn and shoot as he made it 3-1 to Belgium in the 52nd minute.

Witsel converted a close range tap-in after 65 minutes when Yannick Carrasco had dribbled his way into the penalty area and the latter was the provider again as Foket scored his first international goal 10 minutes after coming on.

Estonia got a consolation seven minutes from time as Michael Lilander teased his way into the penalty area to provide Sorga with an easy finish to bring the loudest cheer of the night.

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