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Belgium’s golden generation is well on its way to World Cup glory following a terrific performance to upset Brazil in the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The red devils produced an attacking masterpiece in the first half, and deservedly held a two nil lead at halftime as a Fernandinho own goal and a Kevin De Bruyne masterpiece gave Belgium the advantage.

Brazil had their chances throughout the contest, but were denied by wasteful finishing, the post and a very in-form Courtois.

Belgium now advance to a semifinal against neighbours France who earlier accounted for Uruguay two nil. There are now no South American nations left in the tournament which means that the World Cup will be staying in Europe for another four years.

That means little though to Belgium. They will now fancy their chances of going all the way after upsetting the five time world champions.

As for Brazil, the wait goes on for Neymar, who will be 30 years of age by the time Qatar 2022 rolls around. Will he join Messi and Ronaldo on the list of great players to have never won football’s greatest prize?

Belgium stars such as Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelo Lukaku and Vincent Kompany however can all etch their names into footballing immortality if they can produce two more outstanding performances in Russia.

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Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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Full Time
Brazil are gone and Belgium are through to a semifinal against France!

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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94′ – Belgium win a corner…that’s like scoring a goal now

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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94′ – Wow. Courtois with a superb stop to keep Neymar’s curling effort from distance at bay! Corner for Brazil. Nothing comes of it…

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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93′ – Hazard playing with maturity that could see his game rise to another level now…superb in the second half with the few opportunities given to him to control possession

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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91′ – Neymar once again claiming a penalty…nothing doing. Neymar making it a bigger case than what it was.

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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90′ – On the few occasions he has had a chance to attack in the second half, Hazard has been superb with possession. Every freekick won for Belgium is like gold now

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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Tielemans comes on for Lukaku who has had a superb game tonight for Belgium.

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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84′ – Neymar sets it up and Coutinho fails to hit the target first time from close range! Another great chance goes begging for Brazil. Belgium vulnerable here.

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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Chadli is off and Vermaelen takes his place. Belgium with the change.

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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80′ – Game has come to life again. This should be an action packed last ten minutes here…do or die now for Brazil and Renato Augusto has squandered a great chance! He was played in before his effort goes wide of goal with Courtois the only man in front of him!

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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79′ – Brazil looking dangerous now as Neymar combines with Firmino who shoots over the bar from close range! Belgium nervous now

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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Goal
Renato Augusto to the rescue for Brazil! Heads the ball in and Brazil are back alive!

Brazil: 1
Belgium: 2

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Renato Augusto of all people! Heads the ball into the back of the net and its game on yet again!

Brazil 1
Belgium 2

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75′ – Douglas Costa with a shot and Courtois yet again with the answers as he parries the ball away. Courtois has been strong tonight for Belgium

Brazil 0
Belgium 2

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Renato Augusto on for Paulinho as Brazil make their final change.

Brazil 0
Belgium 2

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72′ – Well the second half nowhere near as exciting as the first as Belgium sit back and decide to absorb pressure. Brazil yet to score the goal they need to get back in this…

Brazil 0
Belgium 2

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70′ – Miranda is going to have nightmares about Lukaku. The Man United forward has caused havoc all night. He Burns Miranda again for pace but Lukaku loses control of possession soon after.

Brazil 0
Belgium 2

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67′ – Game has died down somewhat which suits Belgium just fine. Brazil must score next…

Brazil 0
Belgium 2

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63′ – Brazil on the attack and Courtois forced into a sharp save before the ball falls nicely for Paulinho who reacts far too slowly to take advantage! Belgium survive!

Brazil 0
Belgium 2

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62′ – Belgium finally with a chance to break and De Bruyne finds Hazard whose shot goes across the face of goal…Brazil nearly put to bed!

Brazil 0
Belgium 2

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60′ – Marcelo the most likely outlet for Brazil to do something in attack. Neymar still not leaving his mark.

Brazil 0
Belgium 2

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58′ – Gabriel Jesus is off for Douglas Costa. Second change for Brazil

Brazil 0
Belgium 2

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