Belgium tops Group G with a high-scoring win against New Zealand

Belgium booked top spot in Group G and reached the World Cup round of 16 after a 5-1 win over New Zealand in Vancouver.

The match at BC Place was watched by 52,497 and gave Belgium their first victory of the tournament. Leandro Trossard struck in the 28th and 50th minutes, Kevin De Bruyne added a goal in the 66th, Romelu Lukaku made it four in the 86th and Alexis Saelemaekers scored in stoppage time.

New Zealand replied through Elia Just in the 84th minute.

Adham Makhadmeh refereed the game and booked New Zealand’s Narco Stamnic and Elia Just.

Belgium finished on five points and went top of Group G on goal difference ahead of Egypt. New Zealand ended bottom with one point and exited the tournament.