Brazil at the head of the World Cup: Belgium for the semi-finals



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BRASIL – BELGIUM 1-2

At the World Cup four years ago, it ended with a tragedy against Germany in the semifinals. In Russia, if it is not in a tragedy, it has resulted in a disappointing early exit from the World Cup for Brazil.

The last representative of the World Cup in South America had only published one goal before the quarter-finals. Statistics have ensured that Belgium was destroyed during a dramatic football match in Kazan on Friday night

Belgium won 2-1 and met France in the semifinal in St. Petersburg on Tuesday.

– There were incredible hearts. You have to accept that Brazil has such quality that they can break you, but these boys were against it. They deserve a very special status at home in Belgium, said Roberto Martínez, the coach of Belgium, during the interview granted to the NRK after the end of the match

The Lars Tjærnås . So intelligent that they have become crucial. "

Belgium was the last of a semi-final World Cup in 1986. Then there was a stop at Diego Maradona and Argentina. 32 years later, we hope to go even further.

– It was a special battle because it's been a long time since we won against a great nation. We are incredibly proud to beat such a team, "said Kevin De Bruyne, author of the second goal against Brazil.

The triumph of Belgium also means that there are only European teams left in the World Cup. Only two of them (England and France) won the title earlier.

"We are among the top four, but everyone wants to finish," said De Bruyne.

France becomes Belgium's opponent in the semi-finals, in this way they took the World Championships:

Self-goal and supercontract

The quarter-final in Kazan would be a very lively affair with many daring chances

Brazil started to push Belgium very high and the first chance of the match came after seven minutes. In a Brazilian corner, midfielder Thiago Silva was almost hit by the ball, which continued on the post and on the outside.

Right after, a new chance for yellow came. Paulinho stood alone on the field, but did not get the power or accuracy behind the finish.

Brazil should have taken the lead, but Belgium was marked and it was a remarkable goal. A corner was thrown into the peloton, struck Fernandinho in his shoulder and came in behind a helpless goalkeeper, Alisson.

The game waved all the way back and forth. Although Brazil had the ball in the lead, Belgium was such a dangerous offense and after half an hour, the ball was again in the goal of Brazil

After a Brazilian corner, Belgium counter-attacked. round of 16 Romelu Lukaku of Rio de Janeiro managed to gain the advantage over Kevin De Bruyne de Brasils after a hard race in the center of the field. Manchester City's profiles started on the right foot, and the precise and cumbersome shot went into the corner behind Alisson.

Tactical Flexibility

Brazil's strong pressure slowed somewhat after the match, but the South Americans continued to rule. Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois had to resign with solid rescues. First on a Marcelo shot, and just after Philippe Coutinho.

Belgium has also had its opportunity. Alisson saved a Kevin De Bruyne free kick attempt five minutes before the break. In the next corner, Vincent Kompany scored the goal, but the goalkeeper of Brazil was saved.

Thus, Belgium left a surprising 2-0 lead in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Trenier Martínez had shown flexibility in his starting lineup when he started with Lukaku on the right side, Eden Hazard on the left and De Bruyne as the so-called "false kidney" behind the two. It was successful.

What should Brazil find after a break? The first movement of Trener Tite was to put Roberto Firmino for Willian. Firmino came a few inches to score five minutes after the break, when a Marcelo's hard-hit came just after the Liverpool player's shot.

Decisions Discussed

Then Neymar dueled with Marouane Fellaini inside the field. Serbian judge Milorad Mazic stirred the game.

Brazil continued to launch the attack after the attack. Gabriel Jesus gestured to Jan Vertonghen with a coarse tunnel before falling to Kompany at the bottom of the dead line. No punishment, Judge Mazic decided after consulting the VAR team.

After a good hour, Belgium had its first chance in the second half. Eden Hazard finished a good counterattack

Then a new chance came to Brazil. The alternate Costa, who had come for Jesus, moved away obliquely, but from the beginning Paulinho was not fully aware of Courtois's return in his direction.

Reduction and Me by Goal

Brazil continued to score points as Belgium seemed more and more endured. Paulinho came out and was replaced by Renato Augusto, and the 30-year-old, who plays in China, reduced by a quarter before finishing a good Coutinho post in goal

The same man should be s & d Install five minutes later. Belgium failed to pick up Brazilian players in midfield, and Augusto finished outside about 15 meters

Then Neymar entered the pack, Coutinho found who abused the short shot. 2-2 could have been a fact.

In overtime, Brazil would still have a penalty. Neymar was so pushed by Thomas Meunier during an aerial duel, but not enough, according to Judge Mazic.

Three minutes of overtime were a golden opportunity. Douglas Costa found Neymar, who almost found a cross, but there was Courtois and saved masterfully.

This was the last thing that happened in Kazan. Belgium has expelled Brazil from the World Cup and is ready for a neighboring settlement against France in the semifinal in St. Petersburg on Tuesday.

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