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Belgium See Off USA in Extra Time

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08:19 2 Jul 2014


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Belgium will face Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals after a 2-1 win over the USA in extra-time.

Tim Howard - who made 16 saves - kept out Belgium until extra time, when the introduction of Romelu Lukaku - his Everton team-mate last season - proved decisive with the striker creating the opening for Kevin de Bruyne's winner before scoring the second himself in a thrilling 2-1 victory.

Teenager Julian Green gave the USA hope and they had chances, but Belgium just held on. It was the end of an admirably brave run in the tournament for Jurgen Klinsmann's men, who have won the hearts and minds of fans across the world - not least in their own country.

Belgium, who had failed to inspire in their group games, have the reward of a quarter-final against Argentina in Brasilia. Klinsmann and his players go out with their heads held high, and could even have won this match.


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