Belgium makes remarkable comeback against Japan to qualify for FIFA Cup Quarters

Belgium makes remarkable comeback against Japan to qualify for FIFA Cup Quarters

By Naveel Krishant
03/07/2018
Vincent Kompany in action against Japan

Belgium have made a remarkable comeback in the last minute to beat Japan 3-2 in their FIFA World Cup round 16 match.

Belgium were losing 2-0 as Japan had scored goals in quick succession.

Jan Vertonghen and Marouane Fellaini scored two goals for Belgium while Nacer Chadli scored the winner in the final play of the game.

Belgium will now play Brazil in the quarter-final at 6am Saturday.

Meanwhile in another match, Neymar starred for Brazil as they beat Mexico 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup.

Click here to watch video highlights of Belgium vs Japan

He scored Brazil’s first goal and played a key role in Roberto Firmino’s second goal.

This is the seventh consecutive time that Brazil has qualified for the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup.

Click here to watch video highlights of Brazil vs Mexico

Brazil will also be aiming to win the World Cup for a record sixth time.

In the round 16 matches tomorrow, Sweden will play Switzerland at 2am while England will play Colombia at 6am.

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