Tactical master stroke as Belgium stuns "Bitter Brazil"

SHOCKER. Belgian Vincent Kompany (left) consoles Brazilian superstar Neymar. Photo by Luis Acosta / AFP

KAZAN, Russia – A tactical change proved decisive when Kevin De Bruyne defeated the winner of Belgium, who shaken the Brazilians 5 times, on July 2 . and they brought the hopes of the World Cup to the underdogs.

"They did incredible things, there were incredible hearts, I did not think for a minute that their heart would give way"] The coach of Belgium, Roberto Martinez

"You have to accept that Brazil has so much quality and finesse, that it breaks you, but we did not accept it, not a minute (Belgium)

"These boys deserve to be hero in Belgium. The performance of the tactics was magnificent

"It's special and we can not let down the Belgians, we can pass it on through the generations – beating Brazil."

As Brazil becomes the last South American country to leave the tournament before the semi-finals, Belgium ended a 32-year wait to reach the final.

The Red Devils will face France 2-0 In the day, in a tantalizing semi-final between the European neighbors.

"When you play Brazil, you need a tactical advantage," says Martinez. "19659005" Brazil brings this psychological barrier, they won 5 World Cups.

"But today, it was not about tactics, but about the execution of these tactics. If you run it like the players, it is difficult for them. "

Brazilian coach Tite said the defeat in Belgium was" very difficult to swallow "after the Reds ended Brazil's hopes.

Belgium benefited from a superb performance in first period that allowed Fernandinho to score a goal against his camp before Neymar and his teammates did a superb shot of De Bruyne: "It was a test of character, and I think that Although the Brazil return in the second half with a goal from Renato Augusto in the lead, Belgium remains hooked for a 2-1 victory that places him in the semi-final against France in St. Petersburg [19659021] Tuesday .

"It's a heavy and bitter feeling – it was very hard for us to swallow," said Titus.

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Undefeated in their last 15 games, Brazil's bid for a second consecutive place But after Thiago Silva has come closer and Neymar has shown very promising, the Brazilians lost to Fernandinho's goal before De Bruyne's superb shot from behind controlled the Red Devils in the 31st minute

. "I am the most proud man in the world now because I gave a very difficult task to the players and the way they reacted – they believed until the last minute was unbelievable ", said Roberto Martinez

. as the superb header of Renato Augusto 14 minutes from time dragged the South American But Belgium being tired, Brazil lost several opportunities to push the game in injury time, Augusto forcing off and Coutinho dismissing his shot of the pass of Neymar

. Indeed, the Belgians made sure to make only their second visit in the last four years, 32 years after the finals in Mexico

Red Surge

minutes Courtois beat when Joao Miranda struck Neymar's corner, on Thiago Silva's thigh, then on the post.

Tite replaced Casemiro suspended midfielder Fernandinho in his starting lineup, handing him Manchester City. The player took his first World Cup start since he was taken half-time by Brazil in the humiliating 7-1 defeat against Germany in 2014.

But the woes of the Fernandinho World Cup continue. The fielder's arm to pass Alisson and enter the net

Brazil almost equalized immediately, Neymar dribbling on the left and finding Gabriel, only for his efforts to go wrong.

But Hazard and De Bruyne made incisive links to Selecao's well-oiled defense with surprising ease and when Belgium countered at half-an-hour, it was with a devastating effect.

In tears

Lukaku seemed invincible while crossing Brazil's midfield before Bruyne in space on the right.

The ace of Manchester City had time to take his place before firing a shot from the right foot that pushed Alisson and the goalkeeper post.

Titus replaced the inefficient Willian with Roberto Firmino at half-time and soon after It took the arrival of Augusto, based in China, 17 minutes from the time that gave birth to Brazil.

Brazil saw two penalties quickly dismissed by Serbian referee Milorad Mazic after the fall of Neymar. After contact with Fellaini and Gabriel went to the ground after a challenge from Vincent Kompany.

De Bruyne released Hazard on the left but fired off Alisson's far post as Lukaku waited to pounce.

The air of meeting the Coutinho cross and passing it in front of Courtois to raise the Brazilian hopes.

But Augusto drilled inches wide minutes later, one of several failures that Brazil was made to regret.

It was too much for Neymar who was in tears at the end. – Rappler.com