Brazil had conceded barely one goal in their past four games in Russia but were behind early when Nacer Chadli ‘s corner struck Fernandinho ‘s arm and flew into the net income, the 10th own finish of this World Cup. Fernandinho ‘s Manchester City team-mate Kevin de Bruyne doubled Belgium ‘s star with a sublime arrowed end from 20 yards after Romelu Lukaku ‘s potent streak. In an entertain and open game, Brazil hit the post when the equal was scoreless – Thiago silva missing in front of a gap internet after Neymar ‘s corner – before substitute Renato Augusto gave Brazil hope with a headed goal after Philippe Coutinho ‘s delightful die. however, the South Americans became the latest heavyweight to depart the contest after holders Germany and other past winners Argentina, Spain and Uruguay. impressive Belgium will now face France, 2-0 winners over Uruguay earlier on Friday, in a semi-final in St Petersburg adjacent Tuesday, 10 July ( 19:00 BST ). The other semi-final in Moscow on Wednesday 11 July will be contested between the winners of Saturday ‘s quarter-finals featuring Sweden and England ( 15:00 BST ) and Russia and Croatia ( 19:00 BST ) .
Golden generation finally comes of age
There were scenes of exultation where Belgium ‘s fans were gathered after the pit at the Kazan Arena. Chadli posed for selfies and handed his shirt to a fan as Martinez ‘s team stayed out on the pitch to soak up the air farseeing after the final whistle. There is a steely determination about this Belgium side that they did not have four years ago when they narrowly lost a quarter-final to Argentina. Eight of the starting 11 against Brazil besides started that bet on in Brasilia in 2014 but this prison term there was no hard luck floor as the Red Devils ruthlessly dispatched the most successful state in World Cup history. Energy and impression is coursing through a Belgium team packed with Premier League winners, and many are starting to seriously ask whether this squad full of thirtysomethings is ultimately about to deliver. If there was a touch of fortune about the beginning goal as the ball flew off Fernandinho ‘s weapon and into the net, the second was beautifully crafted. Lukaku has scored four times at this tournament but his hunt which led to De Bruyne making it 2-0 was a sight to behold, the hitter receiving the ball inside his own half before turning and embarking on a superb run. On a glorious night in Belgium football history, there was one negative as defender Thomas Meunier picked up another book and will be suspended against France .
From Everton sack to World Cup semi-final
In May 2016, Martinez was out of a job after being sacked by Everton. A banner saying “ Time to go Roberto ” was flown over Goodison precisely days before his dismissal. now the Spaniard is one succeed away from steering Belgium to a first base ever World Cup final. In the final 16, Martinez made two key changes as his side came from 2-0 down against Japan to win 3-2 – substitutes Marouane Fellaini and Chadli scoring the second base and third goals. He promoted Fellaini and Chadli to the starting line-up against Brazil and both played their share in what will go down a a celebrated Belgium acquire as Martinez successfully changed his system, going narrower to deny Neymar and Philippe Coutinho outer space. belgium are unbeaten in 24 games under the 44-year-old since he lost his first game in charge against Spain in September 2016 .
Tears as Brazil bow out
Thousands of Brazil fans had packed the Kazan Arena hoping to see their team take a huge step towards a first World Cup triumph since 2002. At the end, some were in tears. Brazil had arrived at the tournament full of optimism after Neymar was declared meet after recovering from a break foot. They depart Russia unfulfilled, and with Neymar ‘s theatrics one of the talking points of the tournament. When Neymar went down inwardly the Belgium penalty area in the second one-half of this plot, he was told in no uncertain terms by referee Milorad Mazic to get bet on on his feet. Brazil, who had an incredible 27 shots, might have enjoyed a different consequence but for an astonishing display by Thibaut Courtois. The Belgium goalkeeper produced a string of excellent saves particularly towards the end as the South Americans pressed for an counterweight. His finger-tip stop to keep out Neymar in the third gear hour of stop time was brilliant and added to Brazil ‘s frustration after they had been denied a penalty following Vincent Kompany ‘s challenge on Gabriel Jesus. Brazil are a much changed team since their embarrassing 7-1 semi-final exit to Germany four years ago. however, this was another painful exit .
Man of the match – Thibaut Courtois (Belgium)
Thibaut Courtois was exceptional as Brazil peppered his goal with 27 shots but the keeper held his nerve on a famous night for Belgium football
‘I’m the proudest man on earth’ – what they said
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez: “ Brazil have so much delicacy and you know that they can cut you assailable. But I did n’t think for one second that the players would give up. “ They ‘ve done something particular and I hope everyone in Belgium is very, very gallant. It has created a dainty memory and we should treasure it. But now we need more energy for our next game to try to make sure we ‘re fair angstrom commodity in the semi-finals. “ I ‘m the proud man on earth because I gave the players a very tough tactical grant and the way they believed until the last second base was incredible. ” Brazil boss Tite: “ I thought it was a big match and we had a draw of it, with plenty of possession and a draw of opportunities. But Belgium were more effective in converting their opportunities. “ They have a set of top players and finished well. Thibaut Courtois besides made a real deviation. For all the trouble I feel right now, if you like football, you have to watch this plot. It ‘s going to give you pleasure. “ I wo n’t talk about my future right now. After two weeks, the debris will settle and we ‘ll have a cool drumhead to be able to discuss it better. ”
Brazil succumb to European opposition again – the stats
- Brazil have now been eliminated by european sides in each of the last four editions of the World Cup ( France 2006, Netherlands 2010, Germany 2014 and Belgium 2018 ) .
- Belgium have reached the World Cup semi-finals for merely the moment time, losing out to eventual winners Argentina in 1986 .
- This was the first time in 30 matches in all competitions that Brazil had conceded more than once in a game .
- Belgium ‘s victory was only their second ever against Brazil, and first since a 1963 friendly match in Brussels .
- Fernandinho became only the moment musician to score a World Cup own goal with Brazil, after Marcelo five Croatia in 2014 .
- belgium have had nine different goalscorers at the 2018 World Cup ( excluding own goals ). alone Italy in 2006 and France in 1982 ( 10 each ) have ever had more in a single tournament .
- Renato Augusto scored fair three minutes and 14 seconds after coming on as a submarine. It was his first goal in 14 games for Brazil, since netting against Peru in November 2016 .
- Kevin De Bruyne became the 100th different player to score at the 2018 World Cup ( excluding own goals ) .
- Romelu Lukaku has been immediately involved in 20 goals in his last 13 appearances for Belgium, scoring 17 and assisting three .
- Line-ups
- Match Stats
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Line-ups
Brazil
geological formation 4-3-3
1
Alisson
22
Fagner
2
Thiago Silva
3
Miranda
12
Marcelo
15
Paulinho
17
Fernandinho
11
Coutinho
19
Willian
9
Gabriel Jesus
10
Neymar
- 1
Alisson
- 22
Fagner
Booked at 90mins
- 2
Thiago Silva
- 3
Miranda
- 12
Marcelo
- 15
Paulinho
Substituted for
Renato Augusto
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minutes
- 17
Fernandinho
Booked at 85mins
- 11
Coutinho
- 19
Willian
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Firmino
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- 9
Gabriel Jesus
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Douglas Costa
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- 10
Neymar
Substitutes
- 4
Geromel
- 6
Filipe Luís
- 7
Douglas Costa
- 8
Renato Augusto
- 13
Marquinhos
- 16
Cássio
- 18
Fred
- 20
Firmino
- 21
Taison
- 23
Ederson
Belgium
formation 4-3-3
1
Courtois
15
Meunier
2
Alderweireld
4
Kompany
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5
Vertonghen
8
Fellaini
6
Witsel
22
Chadli
9
Lukaku
7
De Bruyne
10
E Hazard
- 1
Courtois
- 15
Meunier
Booked at 71mins
- 2
Alderweireld
Booked at 47mins
- 4
Kompany
- 5
Vertonghen
- 8
Fellaini
- 6
Witsel
- 22
Chadli
Substituted for
Vermaelen
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83′
minutes
- 9
Lukaku
Substituted for
Tielemans
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87′
minutes
- 7
De Bruyne
- 10
E Hazard
Substitutes
- 3
Vermaelen
- 11
Carrasco
- 12
Mignolet
- 13
Casteels
- 14
Mertens
- 16
T Hazard
- 17
Tielemans
- 18
Januzaj
- 19
Dembélé
- 20
Boyata
- 21
Batshuayi
- 23
Dendoncker
- Referee:
- Milorad Mazic
- Attendance:
- 42,873
Match Stats
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second Half ends, Brazil 1, Belgium 2 .
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Roberto Firmino ( Brazil ) wins a free complain in the defensive half .
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Foul by Marouane Fellaini ( Belgium ) .
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Corner, Belgium. Conceded by Miranda .
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attempt missed. Roberto Firmino ( Brazil ) header from the center of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Neymar with a cross following a corner .
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Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Thibaut Courtois .
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Attempt saved. Neymar ( Brazil ) right footed changeable from outside the box is saved in the top right recess. Assisted by Douglas Costa .
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Hand ball by Eden Hazard ( Belgium ) .
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cruddy by Miranda ( Brazil ) .
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Eden Hazard ( Belgium ) wins a unblock kick on the correct fly .
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try blocked. Coutinho ( Brazil ) right footed changeable from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Marcelo .
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Fagner ( Brazil ) is shown the jaundiced card for a bad disgusting .
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Foul by Fagner ( Brazil ) .
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Eden Hazard ( Belgium ) wins a free kick back in the defensive half .
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substitution, Belgium. Youri Tielemans replaces Romelu Lukaku .
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cruddy by Miranda ( Brazil ) .
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Marouane Fellaini ( Belgium ) wins a free bang on the right flank .
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Foul by Roberto Firmino ( Brazil ) .
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Axel Witsel ( Belgium ) wins a free kick in the attack half .
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