Lukaku equalizes for exciting Belgium in draw with Austria

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN
AP Sports Writer

BRUSSELS (AP) — The rebuilding of Belgium looks well on track under Domenico Tedesco even without Kevin De Bruyne. For his third match in charge, the new coach fielded a very offensive team to take on Austria in a home qualifier for next year’s European Championship. Although the contest between undefeated teams in Group F ended 1-1, Belgium excited. Jeremy Doku, Dodi Lukebakio and Yannick Carrasco started alongside Romelu Lukaku, who was handed the captain’s armband in the absence of the injured De Bruyne. David Alaba celebrated his 100th cap in the heart of the Austrian defense and was busy organizing the back four and intercepting Belgian passes as the hosts enjoyed most of the possession.