FT: BRAZIL 1 - 2 BELGIUM. Match thread

[the other bob wilson]

Glad to see Brazil out, but I'd say it was a match they would have won five or six times out of ten - the stats show that they had three times as many goal attempts and efforts on target as Belgium. Courtois was superb, but brilliant contributions by the front three, some shrewd tactical thinking by Martinez and a most unBelgium like team ethic by the winners also played their part.

[lardy]

Great half.

De Bruyne proving he’s the best attacking midfielder in the world. Why have they deployed him so deep previously? I love Coutinho but he’s not as good as KDB imo

Lukaku goal scoring record for Belgium is class. I saw a stat saying when Messi and Ronaldo had 70 caps, they both had 20 odd goals. Lukaku has 40: Still so young too. And as proven against Japan with his run to open up space, and the unselfish dummy, he’s a team player.

England won’t beat Belgium or France. Or Brazil for that matter.

Didn't realise he was on 40 already. He's a great player and as he's maturing he's becoming more of an allround player. He didn't use to have much awareness of his team mates (maybe not surprising as he burst on to the scene at such a young age) but he's getting close to becoming the complete striker.

He had a quiet Euros but has excelled this time.

[CardiffIrish2]

Fair play to Martinez and Good for Belgium. I’m glad they won, merely for Neymar’s antics

[The Bob Banker Spanker]

Glad the referee saw through that cheat Neymar.
Belgium were excellent first half but a tad fortunate to win in 90 mins.
De Bruyne is a such a good player Lukaku has been fantastic this WC. Chelsea got rid of them both!

[BLUETIT]

Glad the referee saw through that cheat Neymar.
Belgium were excellent first half but a tad fortunate to win in 90 mins.
De Bruyne is a such a good player Lukaku has been fantastic this WC. Chelsea got rid of them both!

You have not mentioned Kompany's tackle on Jesus !

Most pundits and ex-refs say defo pelanty.

[The Bob Banker Spanker]

You have not mentioned Kompany's tackle on Jesus !

Most pundits and ex-refs say defo pelanty.

I quite like Jesus.
Good on crosses but isn't holier than thou.