Belgium knock out defending champions Portugal

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Sports Desk | 2023-08-30 01:37:19

 

Belgium knock out the defending champions Portugal 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Thorgan Hazard's sensational strike in the first half remained the difference as the Portuguese were unable to get their goal. They threw the kitchen sink at Belgium in the second half, hit the woodwork too but it was not to be.

In a match low on quality, Thorgan Hazard provided the game's decisive moment, a swerving effort from the left corner of the box proving to be enough to break Portugal's stubborn defense just before the interval. A late charge from the reigning champions saw Raphael Guerreiro hit the post and Thibaut Courtois beat Andre Silva to a flick on from Ronaldo as Belgium held on to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Italy on Friday.

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