June 17, 2018
#WC2018: Mertens goal gives Belgium 1-0 lead over Panama
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — After struggling to find the net before halftime, Belgium needed only two minutes to open the scoring in the second half against newcomer Panama in Sochi.
Dries Mertens scored with a well-struck one-timer from just inside the area after the Panamanian defense failed to clear a ball.
Mertens’ shot went over Panama goalkeeper Jaime Penedo and into the top far corner.