Brazil played Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinal.
Belgium pulled out a major upset in what have been a highly eventful World Cup, as the European side overcame Brazil 2-1 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Brazil were pinned to lift the World Cup trophy before the tournament, and hence it comes out as a massive shock.
The game oversaw an absolute masterclass from Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku as Belgium led a series of counter-attacks in the first half, which led to a 2-0 lead for the European side at half time.
Brazil scored a goal in the second half but couldn’t breach the Belgian defence. Neymar, Coutinho and Jesus, all missed chances which they should’ve converted as Brazil fell short of securing a place in the semifinal.
Belgium will now meet France in the next round of the World Cup. This would be the only third time when the World Cup semifinal lineup will include four European teams. The two other quarterfinals will be played tomorrow.
While England will take on Sweden for a semifinal berth, Croatia will meet the host nation Russia.
Here are some of the tweets from the match:
Lukaku – Strength. Power. Pace. Brilliant! He’s unplayable tonight! #BRABEL
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) July 6, 2018
Given the amount of Premier League players in this Belgium side, it could well be coming home.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 6, 2018
‘Yeah, looks like a clear penalty in here, but we’re sick and tired of Neymar’s sh*t so just give a goal kick to Belgium, over.’ #BRABEL pic.twitter.com/tu3rY2RBCA
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) July 6, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne even got the camera angle right. #BRABEL pic.twitter.com/ZxWe1IOCAK
— Stefan Buczko (@StefanBuczko) July 6, 2018
Will never forgive Jose Mourinho for selling Kevin de Bruyne.
— Sripad (@falsewinger) July 6, 2018
Crazy to think that Hazard-Lukaku-KDB could have been Chelsea’s front three.
— Alex Nunn (@aj_ranger) July 6, 2018
Gabriel Jesus when he gets home
pic.twitter.com/vapPIvd6Qg— José (@MourinhoMindset) July 6, 2018
So Gabriel Jesus really not gonna score in this world cup ?
Scoring goals that are not tap ins can be hard
— kenna (@kennagq) July 6, 2018
It’s Belgium…🔥🔥🔥💋#BRABEL pic.twitter.com/vTwvPfHdZl
— M.A.C 🔥 (@AquariankidMac9) July 6, 2018
The Belgium players are better at blocking than Stan Collymore on Twitter
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) July 6, 2018
Rangers vs. Bury had an attendance of 41,015 tonight!
Which means, 41,015 people missed Brazil vs. Belgium to watch a pre-season friendly.
— Coral (@Coral) July 6, 2018
This Belgium defense is better at blocking than a moody teenage girl
— Fredrik (@F_Edits) July 6, 2018
Oh my God if Belgium wins a World Cup before the Netherlands
— Todd in the Shadows (@ShadowTodd) July 6, 2018
The World Cup has become the European Championship.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 6, 2018
Brazil just can’t perform against these colours…it’s their kryptonite 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/CFRr2grVHn
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) July 6, 2018
Message to Neymar – You can’t confuse Fellaini. Fellaini is naturally confused.
— Team France 🇫🇷 (@Iam_Abdulaxis) July 6, 2018
After Ronaldo and Messi left the World Cup, Neymar finally had the stage to himself to actualise everything that he and his dad believe to be true about his greatness. All he did was fall over
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) July 6, 2018
