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Kazan – Belgium coach Roberto Martinez admits he has no secrets plotting to end Brazil's bid for a record sixth World Cup before his "dreamed" quarter-final in Kazan on Friday .
"It was recalled that the match against the favorites could represent the last chance for them to shine on the world stage." "It's a dream match for our players," Martinez told the Belgian media after qualifying for the last eight. with a last 3-2 success against Japan
"There will not be many secrets in the game. We must defend as best we can and then punish them when we have the ball." [19659002OnpaperaBelgianteammadeupofthetalentsofChelsea'sEdenHazardKevinDeBruyneofManchesterCityandManchesterUnitedstrikerRomeluLukakucouldhavecausedadisruptionoftheWorldCup[19659002] But despite going through the group stage, Ma The ambitious Red Devils of Retinu have their work cut out to qualify for the final in Moscow
Belgium ranked third reached the quarterfinals in 2014 in Brazil but before this, the last time that they arrived in 1986, when the "Little Prince" Frank Vercauteren led them to the semi-finals before a Diego Maradona double ended their hopes of defeat 2- 0 in Mexico
Vercauteren declared ava The tournament that Russia represented "perhaps one of the last chances a generation of players up to expectations, because many of them will not be there in 2022."
Monday, Belgium beat Japan beating Japan, Nacer Chadli scoring the winner in the 94th minute Becoming the first team in 48 years to overcome a 2-0 deficit in a knockout World Cup game, Martinez said: "It was a test for the team and its character. 19659002] Despite having scored nine times in the victories over Panama (3-0), Tunisia (5-2) and England (1-0) before the match against Japan, Belgium will have to raise bar significantly to beat a well – honed Brazil growing on Neymar 's air
. Star striker Neymar reports that he put He was injured recently by an incisive performance in a 2-0 win over Mexico at Samara, where he scored the first goal and set up Roberto Firmino for his first goal in the World Cup. Even more of Neymar is expected, whose rhythm, technique and global vision combined with Willian's loose movement have given South Americans another dimension.
For all the offensive riches of Brazil, the biggest problem could be a solid defense. Once, during their opening draw against Switzerland, 1-1.
Joao Miranda and Thiago Silva, two central defenders of Brazil, have been solid and will aim to keep it. "We are progressing, it's obvious," said Silva after their victory over Mexico
. Errors such as those that allowed Japan to take a two-goal lead will surely be punished by Neymar but it's Brazil's defense. "As a former defender, I love watching Silva play. and Miranda, "said former French defender William Gallas. "They are the best partners of this World Cup."
AFP
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