Hazard leads way as Belgium cruise past Cyprus
Eden Hazard marked his 100th cap with an early goal to set Belgium on their way to a comfortable 2-0 away win over Cyprus.
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All times ETEden Hazard marked his 100th cap with an early goal to set Belgium on their way to a comfortable 2-0 away win over Cyprus.
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| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| Russia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| Kazakhstan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Cyprus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| San Marino | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 0 |