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As soon as the big emotions after the 3: 2 thriller against Japan landed, the ferocious Belgian footballers have already beaten the quarter-final against the world record, the champion of Brazil. "As a little boy, you dream of such games, we can enjoy from the first second," said coach Roberto Martinez before the showdown with the five-time champion on Friday in Kazan.
12:22 pm, 03 July 2018
Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne announced at Neymar & Co. a pbadionate fight: "Brazil is one of the tournament favorites, but we Just look at ourselves and do our job, if you want to win a tournament, you have to beat each team." The win 3 -2 against Japan in the last second triggered a wave of euphoria among the Belgians, that they should carry as far as possible in the final.
"We did not want to lose and yet go home." The same goes for the next game, "said De Bruyne, who had a good grip on the Japanese for much of Monday night." We're going into the game to win, and move on to the quarterfinals. It makes no sense if we can not do that. "
The return to a 2-0 deficit reinforces the already strong self-esteem of the high-generation heirs to Jean-Marie Pfaff, Eric Gerets and Enzo Scifo, who he's qualified for the semi-finals in Mexico in 1986. "Everyone in Belgium must be extremely proud of these players," said Martinez. "In any case, I could not be more proud." [19659009] The high hopes of all the stars did not seem to be realized, the Belgians having seen the goals conceded by Genki Haraguchi (48) and Takashi Inui (52) as the big losers.But Martinez still had two aces in his sleeve: Marouane Fellaini and Nacer Chadli Both came in the 65th minute and came back after Jan Vertonghen's first goal (69) match. "It was a moving moment when we returned to the tournament," said Chadli's acclaimed scorer on his last-minute goal.
The fact that only two Jokers decided the match again underlined that Belgium had a large team with a lot of clbad. "We have players on the bench who can change a game," said Eden Hazard with relief. "They made the difference," said defensive actor Vincent Kompany, praising the entire troupe: "We have kept our calm in a very difficult situation and we have shown that we are mentally strong, faith is important. "
He should also help against Brazil. "You have to agree that they are the best team in the tournament, and then find your role," Martinez said. That's what his players want to do. As much as the role of the outsider may be better than that of the favorite, with which they could not manage in the quarterfinals of the Championship of Europe 2016. "Of course we thought in Wales, "said Hazard, watching the game against the underdog. "But we also thought we would be in the tournament again when we hit, the reaction was good, maybe we needed those games for the future."
In any case, they inspire the vice-champion of Europe of 1980 the big blow. "You do not take a 0: 2, which speaks of pbadion and absolute will," Martinez said. These qualities are also required against the world champion record with the most expensive footballer in the world. "Brazil is more than Neymar," warned De Bruyne. "Of course, everyone looks at it, but I play with a lot of Brazilians in a team and I know how good they are," said the Manchester City player. However, anticipation does not take anything away from that. "It's going to be exciting," Hazard prophesied. "As always against this great team."
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