#Match Report: Belgium beat Costa Rica 4-1 in final World Cup warm-up match

Summary

Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium eased to victory against Costa Rica in their final World Cup warm-up match. Belgium, England’s Group G opponents, were again without injured defender Vincent Kompany in Brussels, while Eden Hazard limped off in the 70th minute. Bryan Ruiz volleyed Costa Rica ahead on 24 minutes, before Napoli striker Dries Mertens equalised from close range. Lukaku scored either side of half-time and then set up Michy Batshuayi to tap home Belgium’s fourth.

A powerful brace from Romelu Lukaku and a glittering performance from Eden Hazard saw Belgium beat Costa Rica 4-1 in Brussels in their final World Cup warm up on Monday.

Highlights

Moments

4′ Attempt blocked. Eden Hazard (Belgium) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Thomas Meunier.24′ Goal! Belgium 0, Costa Rica 1. Bryan Ruiz (Costa Rica) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.31′ Goal! Belgium 1, Costa Rica 1. Dries Mertens (Belgium) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Eden Hazard.42′ Goal! Belgium 2, Costa Rica 1. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Dries Mertens with a cross following a fast break.50′ Goal! Belgium 3, Costa Rica 1. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) header from very close range to the top left corner. Assisted by Nacer Chadli with a cross.64′ Goal! Belgium 4, Costa Rica 1. Michy Batshuayi (Belgium) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku.