A masterclass in counter-attacking football saw Belgium book a place in only their second World Cup semi-final after an emphatic 2-1 victory over Brazil.
Fernandinho - 3.5
Despite his efforts he couldn't muscle off anyone be it De Bruyne opening up space or Lukaku holding up the ball and tricking his way past for Belgium's second. Misjudged the flight of Chadli's corner and Gabriel Jesus' jump as the ball came off his shoulder and into his own net.
Philippe Coutinho - 6.5
Holding onto the ball just long enough to drag defender central and open up space for Marcelo and Neymar to make way down the flank. A delicious ball in between Kompany and Vertonghen allowed Augusto to pull one back for Brazil.
Willian - 3
A poor performance from the Chelsea winger as he couldn't break the shackles from Jan Vertonghen. Him and Fagner down the right had no chance of penetrating the left flank of Belgium.
Gabriel Jesus - 5
Very good work rate to track back and win the ball for his team and burst forward. Belgium defended deep meaning dropping deep to receive the ball was difficult with Fellaini and Witsel patrolling but playing on the shoulder was impossible.
Neymar Jr. - 6
Neymar has slowly progressed and improved as the tournament wore on but it still wasn't his best tonight. Boxed Meunier in on the right hand side and won the ball in advanced positions but when it mattered in the box no-one delivered.
Subs
Roberto Firmino - 5.5
Subbed on at half-time for Willian and nearly pulled back an equaliser but his turning shot whizzed past the cross bar.
Douglas Costa - 6
Subbed on with just over half an hour to play for Gabriel Jesus and had an immediate impact forcing Courtois down to save a fizzing effort.
Renato Augusto - 6
Brought on to find some goals for Brazil for Paulinho and he did immediately getting on the end of Coutinho's cross to head past Courtois.
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