Belgium overpower Germany in friendly

Two quick first-half goals paved the way for Belgium's first win over Germany since 1954 following a 3-2 away victory.

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The Red Devils took the reins from the start and made a perfect start on the road as Kevin De Bruyne's through ball sent Yannick Carrasco

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who finished the job with the opener into the roof of the net with six minutes played on Tuesday night.

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who finished the job with the opener into the roof of the net with six minutes played on Tuesday night.

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De Bruyne remained in the thick of things and kept Germany's defense busy as Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead courtesy of De Bruyne's defense-splitting pass three minutes later.

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Germany couldn't keep Belgium at bay and were lucky in the 19th minute when Dodi Lukebakio failed to make it 3-0 after missing the target with only goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to beat.

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