FT | It's all over. Belgium advance to the quarters. This is the first time a side has come from 2-0 down to win in the knockout stages since 1970. Germany FR back then beat England 3-2. Meanwhile, Belgium make it to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in 32 years.
90' + 4' | GOAL!!! Nacer Chadli with the winner. Japan down and out. Just when we thought the game will head into the extra time, Chadli spoils it for Japan. Belgium 3-2 Japan.
90' | Four minutes of stoppage time added. Belgium 2-2 Japan.
88' | So, Belgium have bounced back in style and looks like the game will go into the extra time. Meanwhile, Belgium will be looking to make use of the remaining time and perhaps sneak in another goal. Belgium 2-2 Japan.
GOAL! VERTONGHEN! WHAT A HEADER! THE COMEBACK IS ON!#WorldCup #BEL #JPN #BELJPN pic.twitter.com/ENkiv2dJ6m— FIFA World Cup (@WorIdCupUpdates) July 2, 2018
Scoring a header from that angle that too on a looopy ball.. my neck is already hurting thinking of this #BELJPN pic.twitter.com/h4JxEQUbEP— Hasnain Ali (@thetweets95) July 2, 2018
74' | GOAL!!! Belgium are not going home! Marouane Fellaini has netted an equaliser now. Belgium are back and how, They have the momentum now. Substitute Fellaini receives a cross from skipper Eden Hazard and slots one without wasting time. Belgium 2-2 Japan.
69' | GOAL!!! Japan concede! Jan Vertonghen with a superb header opens the scoring for Belgium. A much-needed one for Belgium. Japan have been punished here. Belgium 1-2 Japan.
66' | For next half an hour or so, all Japan need is to keep Belgium at the bay. If they do, their name will be etched in the history as Japan has never qualified for a quarterfinal of World Cup. Belgium 0-2 Japan.
Germany.....Out
Spain.....Out
Portugal.....Out
Argentina.......Out
Belgium going home?
I'm starting to believe!!!
Until we lose to Columbia on Tuesday#WorldCup #BEL #JPN #BELJPN pic.twitter.com/LBxeEHyIrv— Michael Gravesande (@OldBlackHack) July 2, 2018
Belgium and Japan battle it out of the Round of 16 match of 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Rostov Arena. While Belgium topped Group G, Japan made it to the pre-quarters after securing the second spot in the Group H. Not many expected Japan to go past the group stage, but here they are. Stay tuned for the Belgium vs Japan football match live score updates.
Belgium not only finished unbeaten in the group stage but won all their three matches. Belgium opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Panama and then followed it with a 5-2 drubbing of Tunisia. In their last group game, Belgium outplayed England 1-0 despite resting some of the top players. Meanwhile, Vincent Kompany is expected to make a comeback as well after successfully recovering from an injury. Belgium vs Japan, Live Streaming of Round of 16 Football Match 6: Get Knockout Stage Telecast & Free Online Stream Details in India for 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Japan, on the other hand, stunned Colombia in their opening game 2-1. In their next match, the Japanese were held to 2-2 draw by Senegal. However, in their last group stage outing, Japan were handed a 0-1 defeat by Poland. Meanwhile, Japan is likely to go with the unchanged starting line-up.