Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Rostov-on-Don: Nacer Chadli's goal in second half added time saw Belgium come from 2-0 down to defeat Japan 3-2 in their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 tie on Monday.
Chadli's superbly worked goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time was the final act of an epic last 16 battle that saw Belgium become the first team in 48 years to successfully overturn a 2-0 deficit in a World Cup knockout game.
The Red Devils will face five-time champions Brazil in Kazan on Friday after scoring three second-half goals without reply to break Japan's dogged resistance.
Goals by Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui in four devastating minutes had put Japan 2-0 up early in the second half to leave Belgium reeling.
However, the Red Devils responded with quick goals of their own as Jan Vertonghen, at fault for Haraguchi's goal, and Marouane Fellaini both scored headers before Chadli's dramatic winner in Rostov.
Having also exited the last 16 in both 2002 and 2010, Japan suffered Knockout Stage heartbreak for the third time.
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