Last minute goal helps Belgium squeeze past Japan into quarter-finals

Belgium have beaten Japan 3-2 in their World Cup last-16 tie in Rostov to set up a quarter-final against Brazil.

Last minute goal helps Belgium squeeze past Japan into quarter-finals

Belgium dramatically recovered from going two goals to Japan to secure a last-gasp 3-2 victory and set up a World Cup quarter-final against Brazil.

Roberto Martinez's side came so close to crashing out of the tournament in Rostov as they found themselves behind to second-half goals from Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui.

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