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First was Germany. After, Argentina. Later, Spain. And, this Monday, while it seemed that Belgium would be a new favorite selection to be eliminated from the 2018 World Cup against all odds, a counter-attack at the last second allowed a back that seemed impossible a few minutes ago.
Japan was among the merits of the "matagigantes" club, which opened South Korea in the group stage by leaving the current champion and continued Sunday Russia to beat the winner in Africa South-2010 in round Belgium, who beat England in the last meeting of his key and finished as leader, was moderate to a theoretically inferior Asian. At least in paris. But this favoritism took little time to disappear.
The "Red Devils" of the Spanish coach Roberto Martínez, one of the best football players in the first instance, have taken advantage of many opportunities in the first half, but have not could not materialize them. Neither Eden Hazard, nor Dries Mertens, nor Romelu Lukaku, one of the names of the World Cup, managed to cross the net of Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima in the first half and, in the second half, they returned the tables ….
Japan endured the badault of its opponents with stoicism knowing that their opportunity would come. Well planted on the ground, the lines together and a solid tactical preparation, the Asians hung like heroes and then beat with the strength of 11 samurai.
After crossing the locker room, Genki Haraguchi overtook the Japanese in the 48th minute and Takashi Inui extended the score shortly thereafter (52). The Belgians seemed disoriented, wondering if they were really going to be the next to leave Russia by the back door.
Chadli to the rescue
Like a pot of cold water, the shot shook the Europeans. They were more than half an hour from a World Cup where they were favorites because of the merits of their playing style.
Martinez moved the bank, shaken the tree and , this one, he paid first thanks to genius of Jan Verthongen (69) then from a head of Marouane Fellaini (74th) who profits from his physical superiority for s & # To impose against the Japanese defenders.
When the shock seems destined for extension, Japan Bet everything to victory and found moments later with the elimination. Belgium, more experienced, was waiting, launched a brilliant counter-attack and Nacer Chadli defined the final 3-2 to bring back the madness in his country.
"Today, it is important to go forward, I am very proud of these players, these players care, in a World Cup, it is not It does not seem to be perfect but to go from the front and win, "said Roberto Martinez after the match.
From 0-2 to 3-2 final in the comeback of the championship. From the happiness of some to the tears of others, who had seen in the rooms and left inconsolable. The magic of the Russia-2018 World Cup, one of the most unpredictable that we can remember.
AFP
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