They did not dance samba: Brazil fell to Belgium in the quarterfinals and is eliminated from the 2018 World Cup Russia
Surprise in Kazan! Brazil could not prevail against Belgium and was defeated 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup. The match played in the Kazan Arena left no chance to win the team led by Neymar. The Belgians would be ahead after an own goal by Fernandinho (13 ') and right cross by Kevin De Bruyne (31'). While for the 'Scratch' would discount Renato Augusto.
Nor copying the formula of order and balance "European" reaches Brazil in the World Cup. The five-time champion and last survivor of South America in Russia succumbed to Belgium for the quarterfinals and for the fourth time was eliminated at the hands of a European team.
In a corner kick thrown by Eden Hazard, the ball was deflected in Fernandinho's forearm and got into his own fence at 13 minutes at the Arena stadium in Kazan.
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Shaking off a negative mark against selected South Americans, the Belgians extended the score at 31 with a backlash that started Rumelu Lukaku in his own field. The Manchester United striker eluded two Brazilians and opened for Kevin De Bruyne, who sealed the play with a right cross.
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Until this commitment, Brazil had taken out more favorite plate for its balance and defensive solidity than for the quality of the medium forward with Neymar, Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus. And the only goal he had received before this match had been Switzerland's 1-1 draw in the debut.
Only once did Brazil take the Belgian defense off guard. It was 15 minutes from the end when a center Coutinho found unmarked the newly entered Renato Augusto, who scored the head discount. The goal revitalized those led by Tite, who had nothing to lose because of their prey.
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In additional time, Neymar flirted with the equalizer with an impressive shot from the Courtois area door miraculously sacked the corner with the tips of his fingers. With Brazil eliminated, Belgium already prepares the match against France for the semifinals of the World Cup.
Nice work on the match recap. That was a very entertaining match - hats off to Belgium for their performance. Their counter-attacks are surgical, deadly, and a thing of beauty to watch unfold.