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ZAGREB, Croatia -- Belgium qualified for the World Cup on Friday, relying on two goals from striker Romelu Lukaku to beat closest Group A challenger Croatia 2-1. Scott Crichton Jersey Black Friday . Lukaku put Belgium ahead in the 16th minute, when he collected a deep pass from Steven Defour and used his pace to outrun defenders before he faked his way around goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa to put the ball in the empty net. He relied on his speed again in the 38th minute after collecting a pass deep in his own half and chasing the ball down the field. After getting past Pletikosa, he was able to jog with the ball across the line. "With such players around me, it can only be easy," said Lukaku, the Chelsea forward who is on loan at Everton this season. Croatia got a consolation goal from Niko Kranjcar on a long-range effort in the 83rd minute. Belgium has 25 points from nine games and an insurmountable eight-point lead over Croatia to qualify as Group A winner. As soon as the Red Devils had a two-goal lead, it was up to standout goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois of Atletico Madrid and the defensive shield set up by coach Marc Wilmots to keep Belgiums perfect away record intact. Courtois had to slap out a header from Mario Mandzukic close to halftime and, when the lead was down to just one goal with two minutes to go, made a daring dive at the feet of the Bayern Munich striker to prevent an equalizer. "We showed that we could set up a tight organization and counter," Courtois said. Victory also meant that Belgium should end up among the group leaders during the Dec. 6 draw for the 2014 tournament in Brazil. The loss condemned Croatia to the two-game playoffs for runners-up in the European groups next month. "We played against one of the best teams in Europe for counterattacks," Croatia coach Igor Stimac said. Belgium had failed to qualify for an international championship since the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, but the whole nation had anticipated an end to the long wait following the rise of a new standout generation of players. Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo had even travelled especially to Zagreb for the game. Belgian clubs are largely a non-factor in European cup competitions and none of the starting 11 play in their home league. Instead many have become prominent players for top foreign clubs, with household names like Manchester Citys Vincent Kompany, Chelseas Eden Hazard and Courtois. Belgium came to Croatia without injured captain Kompany and Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke, who found a perfect replacement in Lukaku. Wales played Macedonia in a late game that had no bearing on the top of the standings. 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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (9-8), meanwhile, have made the playoffs and have locked up home-field advantage for their semifinal matchup with the Montreal Alouettes. But both still insist they have good reasons for trying hard Saturday afternoon at Investors Group Field. "Every game means something," Hamilton coach Kent Austin said Friday. "Its important that we play well going into the playoffs. . . Weve got guys that coming back off the injury (list) that either came back last week or come back this week that really need to be on the field and be ready to play and play at a high level so we can carry that into the playoff game next week." One might think he would rest starters like quarterback Henry Burris, to avoid the possibility of injury and ensure theyre fresh for their first playoff game. How much action Burris will see isnt something Austin says has yet been determined, but he will play. "Hes starting the game and we dont have a definite plan with him," Austin said. "We want him to feel good about the way hes playing and have another game under his belt and, like other players, be prepared to play next week. This is another game we want to win and we want Henry to play well." The Bombers, meanwhile, are hoping to end a miserable season on a high note. "Regardless of whether or not we win this game, were gooing to have a bad taste in our mouth," said veteran offensive lineman Glenn January. Audie Cole Vikings Jersey Cyber Monday. "But at least we can feel a sense of pride as we exit the field for the last time in 2013." Some are playing for their jobs and theyve all been told to enjoy themselves, because this team will change next season. "This is the last time that all of us in this room will play together," quarterback Max Hall said they were told this week. "We dont know where any of us are going to be next year. We cant control that but we can control this week and playing the best game we can." Their record has already cost general manager Joe Mack and team president Garth Buchko their jobs. The team has an acting president and an acting general manager. With that as a backdrop, the Bombers are spending much of this week either looking back at their glory days or looking ahead to hosting a Grey Cup in their new $200-million digs. Theyre honouring the 1988 Grey Cup winning team at their final game of the 2013 season. That wasnt their last Grey Cup win but it was close. They won just one more in 1990 and have struck out in five appearances since, their last in 2011. The Bombers said this week theyre bidding to host either the 2015 or 2016 league final at the CFLs newest stadium, although it will lose that honour when Ottawa, Hamilton and finally Regina get new fields in the next few years. Coach Tim Burke says he hasnt heard anything about his future yet but he expects the president and general manager positions will get firmed up before that happens. 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