The Belgian gold generation took its toll. Unmitigated, skuat Roberto Martinez is able to get rid of favorite Brazilian champion in the quarter-finals that took place at Kazan Arena, Saturday 7 July early morning hrs.
Belgium started well. They took two goals in the first half with an own goal by Fernandinho (13) and Kevin De Bruyne (31). Unfortunately, Team Samba only able to reply one goal through substitute Renato Agusto.
Score 2-1 for a Belgian victory that made them repeat the 1986 World Cup gold streak. Where did they go into the semi-finals.
In the course of the game Belgium ahead first after Fernandinho scored an own goal in the 13th minute. Manchester City midfielder was wrong to anticipate a corner kick executed by Nacer Chadli.
Disadvantaged, Brazil put more pressure on the Belgian defense. But precisely the moment that became a turning point of weakness of Seleçao that must be re-conceded by troops Roberto Martinez.
The proof in the 31st minute, through a counterattack triggered Romelu Lukaku, Belgium added their advantage to 2-0, after Kevin De Bruyne releasing the ball through his hard kick from outside the penalty box. The score lasted until halftime.
Brazil adds crashing power by entering Roberto Firmino at halftime. Liverpool striker was signed to replace Willian who appear below his best performance.
The moment for Brazil narrowed the place down in the 56th minute, when Gabriel Jesus got a hard pass from Vincent Kompany inside the penalty box. But referee Milorad Mazic of Slovenia did not consider it a penalty.
Brazil increasingly aggressive to catch up with them. Unfortunately the sturdy wall named Thibaut Courtois presents the frustration skuat Samba Team.
Some changes continue to be done Tite, including playing Douglas Costa and Renato Agusto to replace Gabriel Jesus and Paulinho.
The result is quite effective, when Renato Agusto scored a Brazilian deflection off Belgium. Precisely in the 76th minute, Beijing Guoan midfielder was successfully headed the ball from Coutinho bait. Score 1-2 is still for the benefits of Belgium.
Brazil continues to create turmoil in the Belgian penalty box, hoping there is a 'miracle' from the referee Mazic to give a penalty. But until the fight was over, the 1-2 score for Belgian advantage lasted until the final whistle sounded.
Thus, Brazil must lift the suitcase from Russia. While Belgium will challenge the strong French team in the semifinals which took place Wednesday, July 11 next.
Composition of Players
Brazil (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Joao Miranda, Thiago Silva, Fagner, Marcelo; Fernandinho, Paulinho; Coutinho, Willian, Neymar; Gabriel Jesus
Belgium (3-4-3): Courtois; Alderweireld, Kompany, Vertonghen; Meunier, Witsel, Fellaini, Chadli; De Bruyne, Lukaku, Hazard
