De Bruyne double leads Belgium to 3-0 win over Türkiye

Belgium beat Türkiye 3-0 in the UEFA Nations League on October 2, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a late third. The result was Türkiye’s third consecutive defeat in Group A1, leaving the team without a point after three matches, while Belgium remained one point behind group leaders France, according to match reports. De Bruyne opened the scoring after combining with Dodi Lukebakio and finishing from the edge of the area. He doubled Belgium’s lead with a curling strike from outside the box that beat goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır. Lukaku, who came on as a substitute, completed the scoring from close range after a low cross from Charles De Ketelaere. Reports differ slightly on the exact minute of Lukaku’s goal, so its timing is not specified here. Türkiye pressed for an equalizer after falling behind and created attacking opportunities, but did not score. Belgium’s coach, Mark van Bommel, said his team had at times been loose in possession and allowed Türkiye chances, while welcoming the result. The reports describe Belgium as second in the group, behind France, but do not establish a definitive points total.