Belgium Shocks Japan With Impressive Comeback
- 6 years ago
Belgium completed a stunning second-half comeback to rescue its World Cup hopes against Japan in Rostov-on-Don.
With the "Samurai Blue" leading 2-0 after 52 minutes, it looked as though the Red Devils' star-studded squad would be the latest to bite the dust after a long line of upsets in Russia.
However, headers from Jan Vertonghen and Marouane Fellaini hauled Belgium level, before a stunning counterattack saw Nacer Chadli snatch a dramatic last gasp winner with the last kick of the game.
Belgium will now play Brazil in a much-anticipated quarterfinal clash.
With the "Samurai Blue" leading 2-0 after 52 minutes, it looked as though the Red Devils' star-studded squad would be the latest to bite the dust after a long line of upsets in Russia.
However, headers from Jan Vertonghen and Marouane Fellaini hauled Belgium level, before a stunning counterattack saw Nacer Chadli snatch a dramatic last gasp winner with the last kick of the game.
Belgium will now play Brazil in a much-anticipated quarterfinal clash.