DHAKA: Dries Mertens strikes late as Belgium come from a goal down to beat Algeria 2-1 in their 2014 World Cup Group H clash in Belo Horizonte on day six.

Sofiane Feghouli gave Algeria a shock first-half lead from the penalty spot after he was fouled by Jan Vertonghen, but Belgium came back strongly after the break with a stunning header from substitute Marouane Fellaini and Mertens' strike ten minutes from time.

Belgium's winning start will come as a relief after they had initially struggled to break down stubborn Algerian resistance.

BDST: 0856 HRS, JUNE 18, 2014