Belgium beat Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals to set-up a semifinal clash with France. The five-time world champion was sent out of the World Cup on Friday, ending their dream of clinching the sixth title in Russia.
Belgium went ahead in the 13th minute after an own-goal by Fernandinho. The midfielder misjudged Nacer Chadli's corner kick which hit his arm and flew into his own net.
Right after the half hour mark, Kevin De Bruyne added a second for the Belgium with a powerful shot to put Belgium firmly in control.
But Brazil did not go down without a fight in Kazan. The second half saw the men in yellow pushing forward.
Brazil finally got the breakthrough in 76th minute as Renato Augusto jumping header fell into the bottom corner of Belgium's goal. Neymar, Paulinho, Augusto and Coutinho had the opportunities to equalize but failed to beat Thibaut Courtois.
Belgium will face France in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday, with a place in the final at stake.
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