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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andrew Destin

How Romelu Lukaku’s immediate impact shook life into flat-footed Belgium

  • Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt in their opening World Cup match held in Seattle .
  • Emam Ashour put Egypt ahead in the 20th minute with a strike from the edge of the box.
  • Belgium appeared flat-footed in the first half, failing to register a shot on target.
  • Substitute Romelu Lukaku , introduced in the 66th minute, immediately impacted the game, leading to an own goal by Mohamed Hany that levelled the score.
  • Both teams pushed for a winning goal in an absorbing contest, but the match concluded in a draw.

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Romelu Lukaku proves key as Belgium salvage point against Egypt

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