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Belgium ensures 2014 World Cup spot after Lukaku inspires win over Croatia

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Belgium has qualified for the 2014 Brazil World Cup for the first time since 2002 as Everton's Romelu Lukaku scored twice to give them a 2-1 victory over Croatia.

According to the Guardian, the result means the Group A leaders, Belgium, now have 25 points from nine matches before their final qualifying game at home to Wales on Tuesday, which promises that they would now qualify.

Lukaku, on loan from Chelsea, had several thousand Belgian fans dancing on the half-empty terraces at the Maksimir stadium after scoring in the 15th and 38th minutes, the report said.

The second-half substitute Niko Kranjcar grabbed a late goal for the Croatians, who have 17 points and are assured of a runners-up finish, but were jeered by their fans after a lacklustre performance, the report added.

 

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First Published: Oct 12 2013 | 10:27 AM IST

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