BELGIUM Courtois; Alderweireld, Boyata, Vertonghen; Meunier, De Bruyne, Witsel (Chadli 90), Carrasco (Dembele 74); Mertens (T Hazard 83), Lukaku, E Hazard
■ Meunier 14, Vertonghen 59, De Bruyne 88
PANAMA Penedo; Murillo, R Torres, Escobar, Davis; Barcenas (G Torres 63), Cooper, Gomez, Godoy, J Rodriguez (Diaz 63); Perez (Tejada 73)
■ Davis 18, Barcenas 45+2, Cooper 49, Murillo 51, Godoy 57
INDIVIDUAL BRILLIANCE BEATS NEW BOYS
Belgium eventually overrun debutants Panama thanks to an improved second-half performance. Lethargic for much of the first period, they fail to press a well-organised, deep-lying Panamanian side and the breakthrough only comes with a moment of individual brilliance from Dries Mertens. Panama have several chances themselves before two Romelu Lukaku goals confirm a Belgian victory.
GOALS
1-0 After his cross is partially cleared, Dries…
