Panama's spectacular visit to the 2018 VCK World Cup attracted them attention. In the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers, Panama unexpectedly got a ticket from the Americans, to participate in the world playground for the first time. That was considered a big shock. However, Panama is not highly appreciated at this World Cup.
Meanwhile, the Belgian team with a series of bright stars such as Courtois, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Hazard... is one of the candidates for the championship at the 2018 World Cup.
Therefore, the confrontation between Belgium and Panama has big differences. And it is understandable that right after the opening whistle, the Belgian players flooded up to attack the opponent's goal. Panama players had no choice but to attack against Belgium.
Many opportunities were created, but no goals were scored in the first half. The Belgian team dominated the ball with 63% possession, 9 shots on the goal and 7 corners.
However, with only nearly 3 minutes left in the second half, Panama conceded their first goal. From a bounce that went straight out, Mertens swung his striker immediately sent the ball onto a rainbow and headed straight into the Panama goal. 1-0 for Belgium. This goal opened up a resounding victory for the Belgian team.
In the 69th minute, Lukaku headed the ball close to the goal to increase the score to 2-0 from De Bruyne's delicate left-handed position. By the 75th minute, the striker playing for Man United had completed his double. From hazard's favorable pass, Lukaku had the opportunity to face the opposing goalkeeper before the tire gently increased the score to 3-0.
In the final minutes of the match, no more goals were scored. Belgium have easily got their first 3 points at the 2018 World Cup.
