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STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Goals by Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard gave Belgium a 2-0 win over Sweden in a World Cup warm-up game Sunday. After a slow start, the Belgians took advantage of a Swedish defensive mistake that allowed Axel Witsel to set up the Everton striker in the 34th minute. Hazard easily rolled in the second goal in the 78th from a pass by Kevin De Bruyne. "In the first 10 minutes of the match I felt we were a bit hesitant, they played a bit soft," Belgium coach Marc Wilmots said about his team. "Then they got five to six opportunities and they found a solution to get into the game." Sweden, which played without injured star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, had its best chance in the 68th minute when Jimmy Durmaz hit the crossbar after a corner. Ibrahimovic decided to sit out the game just before the start citing back problems. Expectations are high on Belgiums young team, with stars like Lukaku, Hazard and Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany, ahead of the World Cup. It is the countrys first World Cup in 12 years, and it will play Russia, South Korea and Algeria in Group H. Lukaku, who scored the two decisive goals against Croatia that sent Belgium to the World Cup, also scored a hat trick against Luxembourg on Monday. The 21-year-olds position in the team has become much more important after Belgiums No. 1 Christian Benteke went down with an Achilles injury in April, and out of the World Cup. Hazard said the atmosphere in the team is good ahead of the tournament. "There are always things to work on but I think at the end of the day we kept a clean sheet and I think except for the first 15 minutes the organization of the team was good," he said. Sweden failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing to Portugal in a playoff. Ryan Kalil Panthers Jersey . The Sioux Falls Canaries scored two in the seventh and three more in the eighth to come back from a 3-0 deficit and defeat the Winnipeg Goldeyes 5-3 in front of 6,769 at Shaw Park on Sunday afternoon. Greg Little Youth Jersey . -- Even as Chris Paul remained evasive about his future, he did what team leaders are expected to do. http://www.thepanthersofficialstore.com/authentic-dj-moore-panthers-jersey/ . Strasburg (1-1) got 14 consecutive outs in one stretch and allowed only three hits, including Marcell Ozunas homer in the seventh. The right-handers lone walk was to the last batter he faced. Washingtons starter Wednesday, Jordan Zimmermann, left after a career-low 1 2-3 innings, leaving the bullpen "taxed," as manager Matt Williams put it. Greg Olsen Youth Jersey . -- So much for concern that running back Marshawn Lynch would be absent from the Seattle Seahawks minicamp. Ryan Kalil Youth Jersey . The 25-year-old native of Milford, Conn., has 18 points in 41 games this season. The five-foot-eight 166-pound centre also has 28 points (10-18) in 15 games with AHL Oklahoma City.Cardiff City have confirmed the signing of Morocco international Marouane Chamakh, subject to international clearance. The deal, which runs until January, reunites Chamakh with former boss Neil Warnock, who managed him at Crystal Palace.Former Arsenal striker Chamakh has been looking for a club since his release from Crystal Palace at the end of last season. The 32-year-old had spent the last three seasons at Selhurst Park but managed only seven goals in 59 Premier League appearances. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Im so happy to be here and work with the manager again, Chamakh told Cardiffs official website.I wworked for him [Warnock] at Crystal Palace before and Im happy and proud to work with him here at Cardiff City FC.ddddddddddddCardiff are a side that should be on top and I think we can improve going forward. Im looking forward to meeting with my new team-mates and getting started. I cant wait to score for my new team.Warnock added: Weve signed Marouane on a short-term deal until January to assess his fitness.Hes a versatile player with pedigree and somebody who impressed me during my time at Crystal Palace.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the British Masters on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Transfer Centre Latest transfer news Transfer betting Paper Talk ' ' '