Ireland's rivals suffer defeats in friendlies

Belgium eased to a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland's main Euro 2012 Qualifier Group B rivals Russia in Voronezh.

Romelu Lukaku proved the difference between the two sides with a goal in each half, first tapping home after two minutes when Eden Hazard dispossessed Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev and centred for the Anderlecht striker.